In a festive gesture, the Uttar Pradesh Government has announced a fare reduction of up to 10% on all air-conditioned buses operated by the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC). The discounted fares will remain in effect until further notice.
Highlighting the government’s focus on enhancing passenger services, Transport Minister (Independent Charge) Dayashankar Singh said here on Wednesday that the move aims to provide commuters with a more comfortable and affordable travel experience.
The fare reduction applies to Janrath, Pink, Shatabdi, Volvo, and AC sleeper bus services. However, the concession will not be applicable to air-conditioned buses registered from 01 January 2024 onwards.
The fare structure now are as follows:
Fare Structure (Air-Conditioned Bus Services):
3*2 Bus Service – Rs 1.45 per kilometre
2*2 Bus Service – Rs1.60 per kilometre
High-End (Volvo) Buses – Rs 2.30 per kilometre
Air-Conditioned Sleeper- 2.10 per kilometre
The transport minister also directed that special counselling be provided to drivers and conductors to motivate them to attract more passengers so that the corporation’s gross revenue is not affected.
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