SIO demands cheaper bus fares for students

September 29, 2013

Mangalore, Sep 29: A small group of people under the banner of the Students Islamic Organisation staged a demonstration in the city demanding cheaper bus fares for students.

The protesters, who gathered in front of the office of Deputy Commissioner here on Saturday, urged the government not to disregard the problems of student community.

Addressing the protesters, Abdul Latheef, City Secretary of the organisation said that most of the government school students hailed from poor family back ground and they could not afford the bus fare.

“The minimum fare in private buses was Rs. 5, which many students could not afford. This should be made Re. 1,” he said.

The protesters also alleged that students were being harassed by bus conductors when they produce a bus pass.

“There have been many complaints of harassment and sexual harassment against conductors. The district administration should take action against this, and ensure conductors of buses are given behavioural training,” they said.

They also submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner.

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