The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has increased the luggage charges by around 15% for state buses in Karnataka, effective from today (February 16). Carrying luggage up to 30 kg is free, and beyond that, passengers will now have to pay ₹6 for stages 1-5, ₹12 for stages 6-10, ₹20 for stages 11-15 and ₹25 for stages 16-20.