Bus fares to be cut if diesel price lowered: Minist

Transport minister Mathew T Thomas said that if diesel prices are lowered by 14 %, the government will think of cutting bus fares too. He was speaking at the question hour session in assembly here on Thursday.

He also said that the monthly revenue from KSRTC has been raised to Rs 90 crore. He said that shopping markets would be set in 59 KSRTC bus stations.

While restructuring low profit bus roots, steps will be taken to hold discussion with people representatives. He aid that an amendment in Motor Vehicle Act is under the consideration of the government to regulate speed and illegal driving, he said.