Students to enjoy half fare on buses everyday
This decision will be applicable only in metropolitan areas
Students will now be able to avail half-fare on buses throughout the entire week in Dhaka and all other metropolitan areas across the country said Md Saiful Alam, the general secretary of the Dhaka Road Transport Owners' Association.
"The country has become independent for the second time due to student's contribution. For a long time, they have been demanding a 50% discount on bus fares for all seven days of the week. From 24 September, the half-fare policy will be effective seven days a week," he said today (23 September) during a seminar at the Engineers Institution auditorium in the capital.
He further added, "Students will be eligible for the half-fare from 6am to 12am To avail of the discount, students must either be in uniform or carry their student ID.
This decision will be applicable only in metropolitan areas, he said.