Gear up for yet another hike in bus fares

As the government prepares to hike long-route bus fares by 11 percent, consumer rights activist decries plan. This will be the second increase in less than a year.

For the second time in less than a year, the government is planning to hike the bus fare for long routes. As plans are afoot to increase the fares by 11 percent, consumer rights activists have criticised the government for ignoring the interests of consumers.