Visiting several busy intersections of Dhaka, including Azimpur, City College, Kalagaban, and Russel Square, on Thursday and Friday, it was found that many people were unaware of the new bus service. Several commuters on separate BRTC buses running under the service, complained of excessive bus fares, and said this was making them less interested in the service. BRTC bus staff members echoed the commuters’ sentiments. Also Read- Circular bus route service launched between Dhanmondi, AzimpurClaiming that fares on the new bus service are excessive, private university student, Fazle Rabbi said: “Taking a bus from Azimpur to the City College intersection usually costs Tk5, but buses under the new service charge Tk10. On the Dhanmondi-Azimpur route, passengers are charged Tk10, Tk20, or Tk30 depending on the distance travelled.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 31, 2019 19:30 UTC