Students Get Half-Fare for City Buses 7 Days a Week from Tuesday
The Dhaka Road Transport Owners Association has decided to extend a 50 percent discount on bus fares for students regularly.
The statement was signed by Saiful Alam, general secretary of the association.
The association also decided to extend the half-fare facility for students from 6 am to 12 am from Sept 24. Earlier, the half-fare was applicable for students five days a week.
To enjoy the facility, students must wear uniforms or carry their student identity cards.
The association had a meeting with the representatives of the 'Nirapad Sarak Andolon' on Aug 21 and made the decision as per their request, the press statement said.
According to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority notice, students are entitled to pay half-fare five days a week except Friday and Saturday. The BRTA decision is currently in place until the new order takes effect.
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