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City bus fares to go up by 50 percent in Assam

First Published: 22nd September, 2018 15:12 IST

The price hike in fuel has finally caught up to the public transport system as bus fares all over Assam are set to receive a price hike. Bus fares are

The price hike in fuel has finally caught up to the public transport system as bus fares all over Assam are set to receive a price hike.

Bus fares are set to receive a 50 percent hike from October 3 onwards as per an announcement made by the All Assam Motor Transport Association(AAMTA).

Now the minimum fare for travelling in a Guwahati city bus would be 7 rupees 50 paise. Also, mini taxis in Guwahati will have a minimum fare of 15 rupees.

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