Bus bandh sparks fare loot: Auto drivers charge double as commuters struggle in Bengaluru

With BMTC buses off the roads due to a transport staff strike, commuters in Bengaluru face steep auto and app-based fare hikes, adding to their travel woes.

As BMTC transport workers stage a strike demanding pay revision and job security, commuters in Bengaluru are facing a double blow, disrupted public transport and skyrocketing fares from autos and app-based ride services.

While the Joint Action Committee, led by Anant Subbarao, has called for a bandh, bus services in several parts of the city have been disrupted partially. In the absence of regular buses, people are forced to rely on services like Rapido, Ola, and Uber.

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However, this dependency has created an opportunity for fare exploitation. Several auto drivers have been seen charging exorbitant rates, as much as Rs 90 for just 1.7 kilometers. On the Ola app, a short trip from Majestic to Town Hall is priced at Rs 108, far above the usual fare.

With no strict fare regulation in place and limited transport options available, stranded commuters are bearing the brunt of the transport strike, not just in inconvenience, but also in their wallets.

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