LUCKNOW, May 5 -- Commuters in Lucknow will now spend less on daily travel as Lucknow City Transport Services Limited (LCTSL) has reduced electric city bus fares by Rs.5 across all distance slabs. This move aims to make public transport more affordable and draw more passengers away from private and para-transit vehicles.

The decision was taken during the 50th board meeting of the transport body, officials said.

Under the revised structure, passengers travelling up to 10 km will now pay Rs.20 instead of Rs.25, while those covering distances beyond 54 km will be charged Rs.70 instead of Rs.75. Officials said the reduction has been applied uniformly across all slabs.

Amarnath Sahai, regional manager, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Cor...