Private bus and minibus operators ‘hike’ fares to resume service A ride from Baguiati to Ultadanga could cost Rs 12, instead of Rs 7 and a trip from MG Road to Howrah station will cost Rs 10, instead of Rs 7 A section of private bus and minibus operators has decided to resume their services on Tuesday charging fares that have been locally agreed upon, instead of the one approved by the state government. At a meeting of bus owners to discuss their course of action late on Monday evening, several operators said commuters across many routes in Calcutta had told them that they were ready to pay increased fares provided the hike did not pinch them too hard.