Guwahati, June 14 -- By NE NOW NEWS

Guwahati: The All Assam Motor Transport Association (AAMTA) has announced a 70 per cent increase in passenger transport fares across the state from July 1, citing rising fuel prices and higher operating costs.

The association said it had submitted a memorandum to the Assam Transport Commissioner, seeking relief from the financial burden caused by successive increases in diesel prices and other transport-related expenses.

According to AAMTA, commercial vehicle fares were last revised in November 2011, when the Assam Transport Department approved a 25 per cent hike. At the time, diesel was priced at around Rs 66 per litre.

The association said transport operators have continued services despite rising...