THE increase in bus fares has sparked an uproar among commuters who are now accusing Government of being insensitive.Bus fares on all Lusaka routes have been increased by an average of K2 and commuters have not received the adjustment kindly as they complain that life has become more difficult and unbearable. Some commuters talked to complained that the increase in the bus fares were effected before the official announcement from bus operators and that bus drivers had been harassing passengers to pay the new fares from Tuesday. Recently, Government through the Energy Regulation Board adjusted the pump price for petrol and diesel upwards at an average of K2 which has effectively translated into fares being increased.But Commuters Rights Association president Aaron Kamuti said, the association has welcomed the new bus fares considering that fuel prices have continued to go up.He has however demanded that operators should ensure that the new fares were actualized as there has been […]
Uproar…as bus fares go up again
