Balaghat: The return fare is four times more than the outgoing fare, looting of bus operators during the festival! to silence

Last Updated: 19 October 2025, 22:51 IST Balaghat News: During festivals, travel operators charge arbitrary fares at Balaghat bus station, due to which laborers and students are upset. The administration is unaware. Know the situation… Balaghat News: As soon as the festival day arrives, travel operators go bankrupt. They raise the fare as per their wish and there is no one to stop them. The brunt of this must be borne by those people who come from thousands of kilometers to work as labourers. And also those children who travel hundreds of kilometers to Indore-Bhopal to fulfill the dreams of their parents. In such a situation, bus operators work to rob common people’s pockets. In such a situation, the team of Local 18 reached the Balaghat bus station and tried to understand the situation… The time of the bus coming from Hyderabad was 8.30 in the morning… A bus came from Hyderabad, which was packed. Tired and upset passengers, did not sleep or eat at night and the fare is also higher than every time. This bus was full of people going to the metro city in search of work. But they return home during Diwali. In such a situation, Dharamu Singh told that he fills the people by stuffing them. He came to sit in the street. Usually the fare is Rs 800 and minimum seating facility is available. Now the fare was Rs 1000 but the facilities were absolutely nil… the return fare was four times the outbound fare whereas the people from Balaghat usually go to Bhopal or Indore for studies. In such a situation, when it is festival season or exam season, travel agencies turn a disaster into an opportunity. This has a deep impact on the pockets of parents who sacrifice their lives to educate their children. But it’s Diwali time, everyone wants to go home. In such a situation, Shivam Rahangdale said that the fare for buses coming from Bhopal-Indore currently varies from Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500. Now there are many people who come back to their homes after paying higher rent. Smart people made reservations a month in advance. Some people coming from Indore-Bhopal made their bookings a month in advance. Shivam Rahangdale said that bus fares are increasing every year. At the same time, there is a problem of coming home. In such a situation, I made the reservation as soon as the slot opened. However, this was also achieved with great difficulty. Soon the whole bus was full. Violation of rules, passengers were crammed into the buses, unaware of the administration. At the same time, the buses had the facility of emergency exit. Similar things are made during other festivals including Diwali. Despite this, the RTO sleeps well after eating cream and sweets. Attempts were made to contact District Transport Officer Animesh Garhpal in this matter but no response came from his side. About the Author Rishi Mishra has been active in journalism for over a decade. Start with print media. Start the digital journey with News 18 Hindi from the year 2023. Before News 18, experience of reporting and desk work in Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala. I…read more Active in journalism for over a decade. Start with print media. Start the digital journey with News 18 Hindi from the year 2023. Before News 18, experience of reporting and desk work in Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala. I… Read More Click here to add News18 Hindi as your favorite news source on Google. Location: Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh First published: October 19, 2025, 22:51 IST homemadhya-pradesh Balaghat: Upcoming food four times more than the going price, loot during the festival!