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Mumbai: Passengers travelling from Mumbai and other cities have reported private tourist bus ticket rates rising sharply for the Diwali festival, with fares on some routes touching Rs 3,000 to as high as Rs 7,000, sources said on Wednesday. RTO officials said private bus operators are not permitted to charge more than 1.5 times the fare charged by MSRTC for a similar category of service. With complaints mounting over steep increases in private bus fares ahead of Diwali, the Regional Transport Office (RTO) has launched a special enforcement drive against contract carriage operators across Maharashtra . You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Mumbai | Silver Rate in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai | Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Petrol Price in Mumbai | Diesel Price in Mumbai | CNG Price in Mumbai | LPG Price in Mumbai Stay updated with the latest Mumbai news.
The campaign aims to curb overcharging during the festive travel rush. Commuters have alleged that operators are making festival travel unaffordable for many families. Inspection teams are checking fare charts, permits, passenger capacity and mandatory safety equipment in buses. Violators will face strict action, officials warned. The transport department has also urged passengers to report overcharging. Download the TOI App.