Thu May 08 16:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Himachal Pradesh Hikes Bus Fares Amidst India-Pakistan Tension
**Shimla, [Date of Publication]:** The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 15% increase in bus fares for stage carriage services, effective immediately. The new rates, notified on Thursday, differentiate between fares for plain and hilly areas.
Previously, the base fare for ordinary buses in plains was ₹1.40 per passenger per kilometer; this has been increased to ₹1.60. For hilly areas, the fare has risen from ₹2.19 to ₹2.50 per passenger per kilometer. The minimum fare has also been raised from ₹5 to ₹10.
The fare hike comes amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, although no official connection has been made between the two events. The government has not yet commented on the timing of the increase.
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