Due to the cancellation of 90 trains passing through Chhattisgarh from July 10th, passengers are facing hardships. The trains that are running are fully booked, leaving passengers with only buses and taxis as options. Bus and taxi operators are taking advantage of this situation by charging exorbitant fares. Long-distance...
more...

buses are packed due to the influx of migrant workers returning from other states. Bus operators are charging arbitrary fares, with rates from Raipur to Ambikapur reaching ₹1000, Gढ़वा रोड ₹1400, and Bilaspur ₹300. Private taxi owners are also charging hefty rates, demanding ₹800-1000 for overnight stays. Additionally, auto-rickshaw drivers are taking advantage of the situation by charging passengers ₹200-300 from various locations in Raipur to the Bhatagaon bus stand, leading to frequent disputes and physical altercations.