Shimla, May 9 -- Cash strapped Himachal Pradesh government announced hike in bus fares of long distance buses across the state, with the revised rates coming into effect immediately. After the development, the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) lashes out at "Shulk ki Sarkar" for "putting extra burden on the people".

This decision follows the earlier hike in the minimum fare from Rs.5 to Rs.10, which has been in force since April 19.

As per the revised structure, ordinary bus services, including mini buses, will now charge Rs.1.6 per km in the plains, compared to the earlier Rs.1.4, marking a 14.28% increase. In hilly areas, the fare has increased from Rs.2.19 to Rs.2.5 per km, a hike of 14.15% . Deluxe bus fares have seen steeper rises, going...