Operators cash in on huge pre-Eid demand Like every year, many bus services are taking advantage of people’s desperation to go home for Eid, charging additional amount for advance tickets. They are charging Tk 50 to Tk 100 extra compared with normal fares on different routes from Dhaka, claim passengers. “It usually costs me Tk 350-400 ... Read more
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Minibuses, buses not following govt fare chart
The city’s buses and minibuses are reportedly charging more from passengers than the prescribed minimum fare of Tk 7 and Tk 5 respectively set by the government after the price-hike of compressed natural gas in May. The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, which is carrying out regular drives against bus companies charging extra fare, have filed ... Read more