Petrol hike drives up ride fares in the city

Petrol hike drives up ride fares in the city

Ride-hailing and self-arranged motorcycle transport operators in the metropolis have raised fares by five to 10 per cent following a Rs55 per litre increase in petroleum prices, while citizens say their daily fuel expenses have also surged, putting further strain on household budgets. Motorcycle riders associated with online transport services said the fare adjustment was unavoidable due to rising fuel costs. Rehan Naeem, a bike rider providing …