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Committee invites objections on Karnataka bus fare hike
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Committee invites objections on Karnataka bus fare hike
A committee has invited public objections on a proposed Karnataka bus fare hike before finalising the revision.
Why it matters: Karnataka-specific
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A committee reviewing a proposed hike in State-run bus fares in Karnataka has invited objections and suggestions from the public before finalising the revision.
Fare revision for State Road Transport Corporations is a State subject and does not require ratification by the Union government.
The move follows rising operational costs faced by Karnataka's transport corporations.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- Karnataka
- bus fare
- KSRTC
- transport
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Prelims
- Karnataka, bus fare, KSRTC, transport
Mains
Use as an example in KPSC answers (Paper II - Karnataka administration & governance).
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With reference to the recent bus fare revision process in Karnataka, consider the following statements:
- A committee has been constituted to review and revise passenger bus fares.
- Fare revisions by State Road Transport Corporations require prior ratification by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
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Answer: A — A committee has sought public objections and suggestions on a proposed fare hike; fare revision is a State subject and does not require Union ratification.
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