Intercity Road Passenger Transportation Fares to Rise 30%

A 30% increase in intercity road passenger transportation fares will come into effect as of June 22, according to an official with the Road Maintenance and Transportation Organization affiliated with the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development.
“The Central Bank of Iran has put transportation sector’s inflation at 87%, but as passengers of public transportation, which often constitute the less privileged, cannot afford such a big hike, a 30% increase in fares has been decided,” Darioush Baqer-Javan was also quoted as saying by Mehr News Agency.
“The rise in passenger transportation fares can only make up for part of the sector’s increased expenses. Transporters have been hit hard by Covid-19 pandemic restrictions,” he added.