Private bus fares soar post-KSRTC hike as operators cash in on festive demand, burdening Bengaluru commuters with steep, controversial price surges. Private bus fares in Chitradurga district will go up from midnight on Nov 8, following the state govt’s decision to increase KSRTC bus fares. Udupi: The Karnataka government's decision to increase fares on buses operated by the state transport corporations by 23% has drawn criticism from the public, political parties and.