BIWTC raises vessel fare
Bss, Barisal
Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) has increased fare of all type of vessels, including passengers' vessels, ferries, cargoes, tankers and dredger services.The fare has been increased by 25 to 45 percent with effect from yesterday, BIWTC sources said. Station Manager of BIWTC, Barisal Khalid Newaz told BSS that due to the price hike in diesel and other fuels, BIWTC has to increase fare to avoid losses. The fare was last increased in 2002, he added. Fare for the third class seats has also been increased from Tk 55 to Tk 80 on Barisal-Dhaka and Dhaka-Barisal Rocket Steamer route.
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