It's a story that repeats every year: during Diwali, people from all districts of the state travel home, facing hefty ticket prices. This year too, as Diwali approaches, private bus operators are capitalising on the surge in demand due to fully booked state transport (ST) buses and railway seats, drastically increasing fares for passengers. According to the Road Transport Office (RTO), private bus operators are expected to charge up to 50% more than the standard ST ticket prices. However, passengers report that fares are soaring even higher, with some agencies charging up to three times the usual price compared to state transport fares. Post-Diwali, the fare for the return trip almost triples. Passengers are being ripped off, as bus operators are charging nearly as much as normal fares for air travel.
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