KSRTC revises luggage charges from February 16; rates increased by around 15%

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Feb 16, 2026: The KSRTC has revised its luggage charges with effect from February 16.

In a recent circular, the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation stated that the decision was taken due to rising diesel prices, staff salaries, and other operational expenses. “Considering the increase in diesel, staff, and other costs, the luggage charges for items carried on corporation buses have been revised. The new rates will come into effect from 16-02-2026,” the circular said.

Officials explained that luggage charges are usually revised whenever passenger fares are increased. However, when bus fares were raised in January 2025, the luggage rates were not updated at that time.

“Since the luggage charges were not revised along with last year’s fare hike, they have now been increased with effect from tomorrow,” officials said on Sunday.

They also noted that the last revision of luggage charges was in December 2021. Passengers can carry up to 30 kg free of cost, and charges apply only for luggage exceeding that limit.

According to reports, the luggage charges have been increased by approximately 15 percent, in line with the fare hike implemented in 2025. The revised rates are based on travel stages.

Under the new structure, luggage charges will be Rs 6 for stages 1–5, Rs 12 for stages 6–10, Rs 20 for stages 11–15, and Rs 25 for stages 16–20.

The charges increase progressively by stage, reaching Rs 145 for stages 156–160.