Buses parked at Hathras bus stand.
Photo: Samvad
Expansion
Roadways has increased the fare. In ordinary buses, the fare to Agra has now become Rs.78 instead of Rs.65. At the same time, instead of Rs 43 from Hathras, Rs 53 will have to be paid for Aligarh. Passengers are being informed about the new fare through announcements. Passengers say that they increase the fare whenever they feel like it. The buses are plying the same route. First providing facilities, then increasing the rent.
Hathras depot currently has 72 buses. Out of this, six buses are lying damaged. Last year the local depot had got six buses, but only four remained here. Two were recalled. Due to the paucity of buses, the passengers have to worry. There is not even a deluxe bus at Hathras Depot. Passengers say that there are not even enough buses. On top of that the rent has been increased.
This fare is from Hathras to other place
Earlier Rs 65 in Agra now Rs 78. Aligarh Rs 44 now Rs 53. Earlier Rs 52 in Mathura, now Rs 63. Earlier Rs 40 for Sikandara Rao, now Rs 49. Earlier 15 rupees of Sasni, now 17 rupees. 15 to 17 rupees of Murasan. Earlier Rs 431 in Haridwar now Rs 525. Rs 146 in Ballabhgarh now Rs 176. Earlier 449 in Lucknow, now Rs 609. Moradabad Rs 237 now Rs 302. Bareilly 201 earlier now Rs 246. Earlier Rs 251 in Delhi now Rs 291. Earlier Rs 228 in Meerut now Rs 288. Etawah Rs 235 has now become Rs 283.
Monthly passes not made due to increase in rent rates
New rates of rent were implemented from the corporation level late on Monday night. For this reason, monthly passes of passengers were not made at the counter at Roadways Bus Stand on Tuesday. The official was seen saying that when the new fare will be fed in the software. Monthly passes will then be made.
Some passengers protested, then the announcement happened
When the fare rates were increased on Monday night, the driver-operator asked for the increased fare from the passengers. During this, there was a scuffle between some passengers and the conductor. The officials later pacified the passengers. Announcement was resorted to to make passengers aware of the increased fares.
Roadways fare increased 8 times in ten years
Hathras. Roadways has increased the fare eight times in the last ten years. Increase by 74 paise per kilometer on February 2, 2013. On July 17, 2013, 78 paise was raised. On February 11, 2014, 79 paise was raised. On August 21, 2014, 81 paise was increased. On July 18, 2016, 86 paise was increased. On October 4, 2017, 95 paise was increased. On January 1, 2020, there has been an increase of one hundred and five paise. Now again an increase of 25 paise per kilometer has been made. The officials of the depot are saying that the rates of diesel have already increased. That’s why the rates of rent have been increased.
Passengers were to be informed before increasing the fare from the corporation. So that the increased rent rates can be known. It is wrong to suddenly increase the fare in the middle of the night. Lokesh Sharma, passenger
First the passengers should be informed about the new fare. An awareness campaign should be launched for this. It is wrong to increase the rent suddenly. The burden has been put on the pocket by increasing the fares. -Safi, Traveler
Have come to get monthly pass. The counter is closed here. The workers are saying that the rent rates have increased. Software will be updated. After that the work of making MST will be done. Santosh, Passenger
The rent has already increased. Now what is the use of increasing the rent suddenly. Buses are plying on the same route. There are no facilities. When it comes to mind then the rates of rent are increased. Kanhaiya, the passenger.
