Karnataka hikes state-run bus fares by up to ₹9

Karnataka has increased fares across its state-run bus services by up to ₹9, citing rising diesel prices, Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh said. The revised rates came into effect from Wednesday midnight. In Bengaluru, the minimum city bus fare rose from ₹6 to ₹10, while the maximum BMTC fare increased from ₹35 to ₹45. Recently, the state also increased milk prices.