Govt adjusts logical bus fare: Quader

Road, Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader on Sunday said the government has adjusted a logical bus fare, considering the current situation.

The Minister said this during a videoconference from his residence on Sunday.

BRTA on Saturday recommended raising bus fare by 80 percent in order to compensate bus owners carrying 50 percent less passengers to prevent the transmission of coronavirus.

Quader said 80 percent increased bus fare will be an extra burden on the people at this moment.

"The government is going to adjust a logical bus fare according to the financial ability of the people," he added.

Quader said passengers have been told to maintain a three-foot distance from each other all the time.

Passengers, drivers, helpers, and ticket sellers must wear face masks while hand sanitiser, soaps and hand washing facilities must be available at terminals.


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