Karimnagar, Oct.18 : Social activists Kota Shyam Kumar and Bellapu Karunakar staged a protest at the Karimnagar bus station against the collection of exorbitant ticket fares from passengers by transport operators. Demonstrators voiced strong opposition to unfair fare hikes, pointing out that tickets listed at ₹265 online were being sold to commuters for as much as ₹410. They criticized depot officials for failing to provide satisfactory explanations when questioned about the sudden price surge.
Highlighting the lack of transparency, the activists stated that tickets failed to itemize distance details or offer clear breakups explaining the additional charges imposed on commuters. They questioned the state government’s decision to collect inflated fares from male passengers during festival seasons while funding zero-fare travel schemes for women.
Warning of sustained public agitation if arbitrary price hikes are not immediately curbed, the protesters demanded strict accountability and transparent pricing on all ticket issuances.
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