Minimum Fare for Bus Tk 10, for Minibus Tk 8

Fares on public transport have been increased in the face of demands from transport owners in the wake of rising fuel prices. According to the rescheduled fare, from now on, passengers in metropolitan buses will have to pay a minimum of Tk 10 and mini-buses Tk 8.

BRTA chairman Nur Mohammad Majumder said the fare hike for long-distance public transport has been finalized by Tk 1.80.

The decision was finalized during a seven-hour meeting with BRTA chairman and transport owners' association leaders on Sunday (November 7th) from 11am to 5pm.

The BRTA chairman told reporters after the meeting.

He said the decision to increase public transport fares was taken due to the rise in fuel prices. However, CNG-powered buses will not be included in the new fare list. CNG-powered buses will run on previous fares.

This fare will be effective from Monday (November 8). The gadget will be ready on Sunday night and will be released on Monday.

BRTA chairman Nur Mohammad Majumder, transport owner Khandaker Enayetullah, Shyamoli Paribahan owner Ramesh Ghosh, Sohag Paribahan owner Faruk Talukder and two representatives of the Consumer Association of Bangladesh (CAB) were present at the meeting.