The Karnataka state road transport corporation has announced revision in luggage rates for passengers and for luggage carried without passengers. The revised luggage tariff will come into effect from today (Feb.16).
In January 2025, the state-run corporation had announced a revision in bus fares attributing it to rising diesel prices, staff costs, and other operational expenses. However, there was no hike in luggage fares, which were previously increased in December 2021.
According to the corporation, buses are permitted to carry luggage along with passengers and also as separate consignments, apart from regular passenger services.
Why Were The Fares Increased ?
An official from the corporation stated luggage fares usually follow an increase in bus fares.
Though the bus fare was increased last year, there was no hike in luggage fares. In order to address the gap, the revised luggage fares have now been implemented, the official stated.
How Are The Luggage Charges Calculated ?
The KSRTC clarified that luggage up to 30 kg is free, and charges are applied only beyond this limit based on the stage travelled.
Stage refers to the distance and the range of the journey.
Below Are Revised Luggage Rates:
1 to 5 stages – Rs 6
6 to 10 – Rs 12
11 to 15 – Rs 20
16 to 20 – Rs 25
21 to 25 – Rs 28
26 to 30 – Rs 32
31 to 35 – Rs 37
36 to 40 – Rs 42
41 to 45 – Rs 45
46 to 50 – Rs 50
51 to 55 – Rs 54
56 to 60 – Rs 59
61 to 65 – Rs 62
66 to 70 – Rs 67
71 to 75 – Rs 72
76 to 80 – Rs 79
81 to 85 – Rs 84
86 to 90 – Rs 89
91 to 95 – Rs 93
96 to 100 – Rs 97
101 to 105 – Rs 101
106 to 110 – Rs 106
111 to 115 – Rs 110
116 to 120 – Rs 114
121 to 125 – Rs 119
126 to 130 – Rs 123
131 to 135 – Rs 128
136 to 140 – Rs 130
141 to 145 – Rs 135
146 to 150 – Rs 140
151 to 155 – Rs 145
156 to 160 – Rs 150
The revised luggage fare structure will apply to all types of KSRTC buses, and instructions have been issued to ensure strict implementation across all units, a release from the road transport corporation read.
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