Friday, December 12, 2008

Revised fares come into effect


Tuesday12 Aug 2008
TURBHE : The increase in fares announced by Navi mumbai Municipal Transport came into effect on 11 August, 2008 after the under tacking received the green signal from the Regional Transport Authority.NMMT had announced an increase in its passenger fares by Rs 1 per trip. Consequently, the stage wise fares stand revised as below: 0-2 kms- Rs 4 (up from Rs 3) 2.1 km -4 km - Rs 5 (Rs 4)The fare for the longest distance of 38.1km to 40 km has been increased from Rs 22 to Rs 23.Regular passengers have however reacted angrily to the fare hike. Vartika M, a resident of Airoli, said, "BEST, the locla undertaking's nearest competitor, has worked out very attractive scheme of a daily passes costing Rs 25 on week days and Rs 20 on Sundays and holidays. In the face of such attractive offer, NMMT's fare revision is unacceptable. The Corporation better rethink its move," she added.Shubhangi Godhone, a resident of Nerul, said, "We walk long distances even if a shop offers small discounts. NMMT's move amounts to upsetting such benefits."

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