India, July 17 -- Passengers travelling by Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) ordinary buses who hoped for a respite from increased fares are in for a disappointment, as they will have to continue paying the 10 per cent temporary hike until July 31, after the state-run transporter extended it by two more weeks. The hike was originally introduced from April 15 to June 15, and later extended until July 15.

The extension comes after the scheduled meeting of the State Transport Authority (STA) on Wednesday, which was set to discuss the proposal for a 13.5 per cent fare revision, was cancelled. The meeting has now been rescheduled for today, July 17.

According to MSRTC, the hike extension is necessary due to continuously ri...