Hey there, parents in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad! Get ready to shell out a little more for school bus fares starting this April. That’s right, school bus fares are set to increase by 15% in the new academic session.
So, why the sudden hike in prices? Well, it turns out that there are a few factors at play. Rising maintenance costs, increased prices of spare parts, and the need for enhanced safety equipment like sprinklers, GPS systems, and CCTV cameras all contribute to the increase in operational costs.
And let’s not forget about the staff – transporters need to provide salary hikes to retain skilled employees, which also adds to the overall cost of running school bus services.
The new fare structure is based on the distance traveled, with annual costs ranging from Rs 23,500 to Rs 35,800. While the increase is necessary to ensure safe transportation for students, many parents are feeling the pinch. Some are worried that higher fares could make school bus services less accessible to a larger number of students.
But hey, safety first, right? It’s important to balance the need for safe and reliable transportation with affordability for families. Let’s hope that transporters will find a way to make it work for everyone.
So, get ready to dig a little deeper into your pockets for school bus fares, and remember – safety always comes first!
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