Odisha Revises Bus Fares, Town Services Exempted

Bus travel across Odisha is set to become more expensive as the state government has announced revised fare rates for different categories of passenger buses. However, town bus services have been excluded from the fare increase.

As per the government notification, the new rates will take effect from the date of its publication in the Odisha Gazette.

Under the revised fare structure, ordinary buses will charge a maximum of Rs 1.18 per passenger per kilometre, while express buses will cost Rs 1.24. The rates for semi-deluxe and deluxe buses have been fixed at Rs 1.30 and Rs 1.41 per kilometre, respectively.

Passengers opting for air-conditioned services will have to pay Rs 1.99 per kilometre for AC deluxe buses. The maximum fare for super premium buses has been set at Rs 3.21 per kilometre.

The highest rate has been prescribed for super premium fully sleeper AC coaches, with passengers required to pay Rs 4.61 per berth per kilometre.

The revised fare limits will apply to stage carriage buses operating within the state, except town buses. The notification specifies the maximum fares that operators can charge across the different categories.