Over the last few years, BEST has been running consistently in a loss.
A strike that entered the fifth day has added to the same and is worth ₹12 Cr. Amidst this, if the state accepts their demand, then BEST might have to spend ₹540 Cr. According to the sources, BEST officials have proposed the state government for an additional payment to meet up the demands.
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If the demands are met, BEST officials might increase fare between ₹4 to ₹23. At present, commuters pay ₹8 for 2 km but if the proposal is accepted then commuters will end up paying ₹12 for the same.
It is also believed that if the proposal gets a green signal, then commuters might find an alternative to BEST buses. On a daily basis, around 25 to 30 lakh commuters travel on a bus.
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