No extra bus fare during Eid, route permits to be cancelled for violations: Minister

Bangla Press Desk : Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday said that the route permits of bus companies will be cancelled if they charge extra fares during Eid.

“If anyone charges even one taka more than the approved fare, inform us. Exemplary action will be taken. We will control this at any cost,” he said while talking to reporters after a meeting over the preparations to ensure a safe and smooth journey for passengers during Eid-ul-Fitr held at the Secretariat.Responding to a question, the minister said there is no scope for charging extra fares as fares have already been set.The minister also said that the transport owners attended the meeting and assured that they would not charge extra fares during the Eid travel period.

“There is a fixed fare structure. Passengers can ask whether the fare being charged is approved. No operator can charge any fare beyond the approved rate,” he added.Source: daily Sun

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