You Need To Pay More For Luggage On KSRTC Buses In Karnataka; Check New Rates Here!

KSRTC commuters, there is an important change you need to know. The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation has now hiked its luggage transportation charges for passengers travelling with goods beyond the prescribed free allowance. This could make journeys a little more costly for some people. Here’s what you need to know.

KSRTC Hikes Luggage Charges 

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is a government-owned bus company that helps people travel across Karnataka and to neighbouring states in India. Think of it as the public lifeline for road travel in Karnataka, as it runs thousands of buses connecting big cities, tiny villages and towns.

According to ETV Bharat, the corporation has now revised its luggage transportation charges. Travellers carrying more than the prescribed free allowance will now have to pay more. The move comes amid concerns over the impact of recent increases in public transport fares and other essential expenses.

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Here’s The New Rate For Travellers 

Under the new rates, the luggage charge for the first five stages has increased from ₹6 to ₹10. For journeys covering six to 10 stages, travellers will have to pay ₹15 instead of ₹10. For journeys covering 11 to 15 stages, the charge has increased to ₹25 from ₹20.

However, passengers can continue to carry luggage weighing up to 10 kg free of charge. It should be noted that goods weighing up to 20 kg can also be transported free of charge, but only if they meet the specified conditions. According to ETV Bharat, the hike is expected to affect small traders and passengers who regularly carry goods between towns and districts using public buses. People transporting merchandise may also face costlier journeys.

The higher luggage charges have added to concerns among KSRTC passengers about the rising cost of public transport. Travelling by bus for personal reasons or to transport goods now cost more.

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