Hyderabad sources have reported that the address the problem of having to give small change in bus fares, TSRTC has rationalized the city ticket fare structure. Meanwhile the minimum fare for city ordinary buses is now Rs 5, down from Rs 7 and the fare increases for longer distances. Accordingly the new fares kick in on Monday for Hyderabad and Warangal depots.
Further TSRTC says this step was taken to avoid fights between passengers and conductors over change, which passengers often have to forego. Accordingly the fare for four km was Rs 8 and is now Rs 10. For 12 km, it has gone up to Rs 15 from Rs 13. The same Rs 2 hike can be seen for 30 and 40 km rides as well, which will now cost Rs 25 and Rs 30 respectively.
Further it was stated that the minimum fare on Metro Express buses has
increased from Rs 8 to Rs 10 and minimum fare on Metro Deluxe buses by Rs 1,
but many have also been rounded off to Rs 10, Rs 15 or Rs 25 to avoid the
problem of change. Moreover Manju Kumar of Karkhana, says, “Change was a
problem and the decision was taken with good intentions, it might be costly for
people travelling shorter distances.”
