🚌 Travel Tales: Decoding the KSRTC Journey from Bangalore to Davanagere
🚌 Travel Tales: Decoding the KSRTC Journey from Bangalore to Davanagere Ever wondered what exactly goes into your bus ticket fare? 🎟️ We recently took a midnight trip from the heart of Bangalore to the "Manchester of Karnataka," Davanagere, and here is the breakdown of the journey! 1. The Midnight Express 🌙 The journey kicked off at 12:22 AM on an Express Service (KA17 F1911). While most of the city sleeps, the KSRTC "Sarige" buses are the unsung heroes keeping the state connected 24/7. 2. Fare Breakdown: Where does your ₹362 go? KSRTC is known for its transparency. For this 260km trip, the total cost was ₹362. Here is the "micro-math" behind the ticket: Highway Tolls: ₹43.00 (Ensuring a smoother ride on NH48). Accident Relief Fund (ARF): ₹1.00 (A tiny price for passenger safety insurance). Infrastructure Development Fund (IDF): ₹1.00 (Helping maintain our bus stands). Base Fare: The remaining amount covers the fuel, the skilled driver, and the hardwor...