CM Kumaraswamy instructs to find a way to cover losses without increasing bus fares

Bangalore, 13 Oct 2018 [Fik/News Sources]: This year, there is an increase of Rs. 131 crore in the collection of transport department compared to the previous year. The state road transport corporation should be able to deliver services by understanding passengers’ desires, noted Chief Minister H.D Kumaraswamy.

The CM also instructed to take steps to provide basic facilities to the passengers apart from only giving bus facilities. “Chalk out a plan to cover the losses of the department without burdening the passengers,” the Chief Minister instructed.

“Measures would be taken to increase the bus fares after taking the public opinion. He instructed the department officials to find an alternate route to cover the losses without increasing the bus fares,” Kumaraswamy said.

Transport Minister D.C.Tamanna, PWD Minister H.D Revanna, Minister for co-operation Bandeppa Kashempur, Chief Secretary Dr. T.M Vijaya Bhaskar, PS to CM Dr. E.V Ramana Reddy, and others were present.