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Opposition leader criticises RTC's dual fare structure during festival season
A senior opposition politician has challenged the state transport authority's practice of charging premium fares on bus services during festivals. He has called for the withdrawal of the increased charges and restoration of regular service pricing.
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A prominent opposition leader has levelled criticism at the government's road transport corporation for implementing what he termed a 'double fare' system on its bus fleet during festival periods. The politician argued that the practice of charging elevated fares under the guise of festival special services amounts to exploiting commuters during peak travel seasons.
The opposition figure has demanded that the government immediately withdraw the increased fares and revert to standard pricing structures. He contended that regular bus services should continue uninterrupted at normal rates rather than being rebranded as premium offerings to justify higher charges.
The criticism reflects broader concerns among commuters and political circles regarding transport pricing policies. Public transport operators have increasingly justified fare hikes by categorizing certain services as special or premium offerings during festival seasons, a practice that has drawn scrutiny from various stakeholders.
The transport authority has not yet responded to the opposition leader's demands. The matter highlights ongoing tensions between fare revenue requirements and public accessibility concerns within the state's transport system.