Nagpur: In a move set to impact thousands of commuters, especially from rural and small-town areas, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) has announced a temporary 10% fare hike for its ordinary bus services during peak summer season. The revised fares will come into effect from April 15 and remain in force till June 15.The decision comes in view of surge in passenger traffic during summers and the ongoing wedding season, when demand for public transport rises significantly. However, the burden of this fare hike is expected to fall largely on villagers and small-town travellers, who primarily depend on ordinary and semi-luxury (midi) buses for their daily or long-distance travel.According to officials, the fare increase will be applicable only to ordinary, midi and night service buses. Premium services such as Shivneri, Shivshahi, e-buses (e-Shivai), Asiad and sleeper coaches have been exempted. The fare revision is temporary, and officials have clarified that ticket rates will revert to existing tariff from June 16 onwards. TNN
