India, April 29 -- BEST commuters will need to brace themselves for a fare hike. The Undertaking has proposed a minimum fare of Rs.10, up from the current Rs.5 for non-AC buses, while the AC bus minimum fare could also double from Rs.6 to Rs.12. Additionally, long-distance fares that were Rs.20 and Rs.25 for non-AC and AC buses for any number of kilometres, could increase by Rs.5 for every 5 km after the initial 20 km. Interestingly, the BEST had reduced bus fares in 2019.

The BMC, which is the parent organisation of BEST, has approved its proposal, a fact confirmed by municipal commissioner Bhushan Gagrani. Sources said the fare hike proposal has been sent to the state government.

According to BEST officials, the undertaking has double...