Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam on Thursday warned that route permits of bus companies would be cancelled if they charge extra fares during Eid-ul-Fitr travel.
“If anyone charges even one taka more than the approved fare, inform us. Exemplary action will be taken. We will control this at any cost,” he said after a meeting at the Secretariat on preparations to ensure a safe and smooth journey for passengers during Eid.
Responding to a question, the minister said there is no scope for charging extra fares as rates have already been fixed by the authorities.
He said transport owners attended the meeting and assured the government that they would not charge additional fares during the Eid travel period.
“There is a fixed fare structure. Passengers can ask whether the fare being charged is approved. No operator can charge any fare beyond the approved rate,” he said.
