RTO Launches Special Drive to Prevent Overpricing of Tickets by Private Bus Operators During Festivals

The RTO has launches a special drive from September 15 to 18 to curb overpricing of tickets by private bus operators during the Ganesha Chaturthi festival season.

Shivamogga Division Joint Commissioner of Transport K.T. Halaswamy informed that stringent legal action, including levying hefty fine, against operators will be taken if they resort to overpricing. Special teams comprising motor vehicle inspectors from all the regional transport offices in the division have been constituted for the purpose.

People may complain about overpricing to the nearest RTOs or the department helpline, 0824-2220577.