Operators of CNG-run buses and minibuses in Dhaka have charged more than the government-fixed rate for the second consecutive day since the new fare came into effect.
Published : 02 Oct 2015, 10:39 PM
Only a few of them got the new fare chart on Friday.
Many of the drivers alleged they were yet to get the new rate chart from Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
The pressure of commuters was, however, less on the public holiday.
The allegation of overcharging was made more against ‘local’ bus services which halt on every stoppage.
Most of the ‘sitting services’ were yet to charge the new fare.
The government on Sep 10 announced that fare for buses would be up from Tk 1.6 per kilometre to Tk 1.7 and for minibus, from Tk 1.5 to Tk 1.6 per kilometre from Oct 1.
As per that announcement, the passengers should now pay Tk 1 more for a 10-kilometre journey. But the bus operators charged Tk 2 to 4 more for the journey.
The local buses charged Tk 6 in place of Tk 5 and Tk 10 in place of Tk 7 to 8.