What are the new bus fares for Dhaka, Ctg, and long-distance routes?
Due to the increase in diesel prices, the government increased the fare for all types of buses by 11 paisa per kilometre on Thursday. The fare became effective from that day.
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has published the new bus and minibus fare list following the fare hike.
The fare list has been released for the capital Dhaka, Chattogram metropolis, and surrounding districts of Dhaka.
Simultaneously, the government agency also published the fare list for inter-district and long-distance bus services.
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Due to the increase in diesel prices, the government increased the fare for all types of buses by 11 paisa per kilometre on Thursday. The fare became effective from that day.
The new fare list was published on the BRTA website on Saturday.
In the new list, there are separate schedules for every bus route in the capital and on long-distance paths.
Regarding buses in the capital, it has been stated that the minimum fare is Tk10. No extra fare can be collected.
Furthermore, the new fare rates will not be applicable to gas-run buses. Additionally, if the fare includes a fraction, it will be rounded up to Tk1 if it is more than 50 paisa. If it is less than 50 paisa, it cannot be charged.
The government does not determine the fare for air-conditioned (AC) buses. Consequently, the fare for this class of bus is determined by the transport owners' discretion and competition on specific routes.
Besides, the quality of the bus and the number of seats also influence the fare determination.
Fares in Dhaka and Ctg
Several buses operate from the capital's Fulbaria or Gulistan to Gazipur. The total distance of this route is 41.5 kilometres. The fare per kilometre is Tk2.53.
If someone travels from Fullbaria or Gulistan to Gazipur, the fare will be Tk105. One can travel from Fullbaria to Moghbazar for the minimum fare, which is Tk10. Travelling beyond that will result in fares being added based on additional kilometres.
According to the fare list for buses operating from Mirpur Zoo via Shyamoli, Asad Gate, Farmgate, and Press Club to the Keraniganj Central Jail route, the total distance of this path is 21 kilometres.
If someone travels from the start to the end, they will have to pay Tk53. With a minimum fare of Tk10, a passenger can travel from the Zoo to the Technical intersection.
To travel up to Shyamoli, the fare will be Tk14. Similarly, one can travel from Shyamoli to Farmgate for a Tk10 fare.
According to the bus fare list for Chattogram metropolis, the total distance from Kalurghat Bridge to Chattogram New Market is 14 kilometres.
At a rate of Tk2.53 per kilometre, the fare will be Tk35. One can travel from Chawkbazar Mosque to New Market for a minimum fare of Tk10.
Similarly, the fare from Kalurghat Bridge to Sharafat Petrol Pump for any destination will be Tk10.
The distance from Chattogram New Market to the airport is 18.6 kilometres.
If someone goes from the start to the end, the fare will be Tk47. One can go from New Market to Badamtoli for a minimum fare of Tk10.
Inter-district and long-distance
The bus fare for inter-district and long-distance routes is Tk2.23 per kilometre. This is for 51-seater buses. However, for comfortable travel on long routes, many companies reduce the seats in large buses to 40 and operate them.
In this case, an increased fare must be paid. Additionally, if there are ferry and bridge tolls on long routes, those will also be added to the fare. The BRTA has prepared the new fare list considering all these factors.
The distance from Dhaka's Sayedabad bus terminal to Chattogram is 242 kilometres. A toll of Tk450 will be added to this route. In this case, the fare per passenger for a 51-seater bus has been fixed at Tk552. For a 40-seater bus, the fare will be Tk704.
The distance from Sayedabad to Cumilla is 102 kilometres. Including tolls, the fare per passenger for a 51-seater bus will be Tk240, and for a 40-seater bus, it will be Tk306. Furthermore, the distance from Sayedabad to Sylhet is 257 kilometres. Including tolls on this route, the fare for a 51-seater bus has been fixed at Tk580, while the fare for a 40-seater bus will be Tk740.
The distance from Dhaka's Gabtoli bus terminal to Barishal via Paturia-Daulatdia ferry terminal is 242 kilometres. An additional ferry toll per passenger will be added to this route, ranging from Tk76 (51 seats) to Tk97 (40 seats). Accordingly, the fare from Dhaka to Barishal in a 51-seater bus is Tk616, and the 40-seater bus fare is Tk785.
On the other hand, the distance from Sayedabad to Barishal via the Padma Bridge is 171 kilometres. Every bus has to pay nearly Tk3000 in tolls for the Padma Bridge and Mawa Expressway. Accordingly, on this route, each passenger must pay an additional toll of Tk83 (51 seats) to Tk106 (40 seats). The fare from Sayedabad to Barishal via the Padma Bridge in a 51-seater bus has been fixed at Tk464, and for a 40-seater bus, the fare will be Tk592.
The distance from Dhaka's Mohakhali bus terminal to Mymensingh is 116 kilometres. There are no tolls on this route. The fare per passenger for a 51-seater bus has been fixed at Tk259, and for a 40-seater bus, it will be Tk330.
Going from Mohakhali toward Rajshahi or Rangpur will add Tk1,050 in tolls for the Jamuna Bridge and other bridges. Out of this, the Jamuna Bridge toll alone is Tk1,000. According to the new list, the distance from Mohakhali to Rajshahi via Gazipur, Tangail, and Natore is 267 kilometres. On this route, the fare per passenger for a 51-seater bus has been fixed at Tk625, and for a 40-seater bus, it will be Tk797. The distance from Mohakhali to Tangail is 90 kilometres. The fare for a 51-seater bus will be Tk201, and for a 40-seater bus, the fare will be Tk251.
The bus fare from Chattogram metropolis to various upazilas and districts is Tk2.23 per kilometre. From Chattogram to Sonapur via Feni is 147 kilometres. The fare for a 51-seater bus on this route will be Tk328. If large buses are converted to 40 seats for comfortable travel, the fare will be Tk418. The distance from Chattogram to Cumilla is 154 kilometres. The fare for a 51-seater bus will be Tk343, and for a 40-seater bus, the fare will stand at Tk437.
