Karnataka has increased bus fares across its four public transport corporations to address severe financial losses and rising operational costs, including diesel and salaries. BMTC fares rose by up. BMTC and KSRTC buses in Bengaluru. The average hike comes to around 23% for KSRTC, and between 33% and 35% for BMTC. Karnataka has increased KSRTC and BMTC bus fares by up to 35% from November 4.