As Diwali approaches, many people are faced with the decision of whether to travel to their hometowns during the festival or during the ongoing election period. The financial burden of transportation costs during elections, traditionally covered by local political figures, has led to uncertainty about passenger numbers this festival season.
Kiran Desai, Chairman of the Pune Bus and Car Association, reassures travelers that they only charge regulated fares and do not impose additional charges despite the current circumstances.
The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has issued guidelines on permitted fare increases and measures to prevent overcharging by operators. A comparison of fares between State Transport (ST) and private operators for various routes reveals discrepancies in pricing.
Deputy Regional Transport Officer of Pune, Swapnil Bhosale, warns operators against charging excessive fares during Diwali and assures that special teams have been assigned to monitor the situation. Passengers are encouraged to report any instances of overcharging to the RTO’s WhatsApp number to ensure strict action is taken against violators.
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