MUMBAI, June 4 -- Going to school is set to get more expensive as school bus operators in Maharashtra have hiked their fees by 15% starting this month. Rising operational costs and a lack of financial support from the government are the reasons behind this move, according to the School Bus Owners Association (SOBA Maharashtra). Bus operators said they have repeatedly urged the government, including the transport department, to provide financial support or offer solutions but, despite follow-ups, they received no positive response. Anil Garg, president, SOBA Maharashtra, said, "The main reasons behind the 15% increase is rising fuel and diesel prices, salary hikes for drivers, attendants and other staff, rising maintenance and repair costs, expensive spare parts, etc." P3...