KHAIRPUR: Passengers coaches have increased fare 30 percent from Karachi to upcountry destinations. According to a survey d various coaches including Karachi Coach Service, Farhan, Al Madina, Matko Khan Coach, Warraich Coach and others have increased fares upto booking till September 10, on account Eid-ul-Azha traveling services. The intending passengers traveling to and fro Karachi, Khairpur, Sukkur and other parts of have been compelled to pay 30 percent more fares. Karachi Coach Services is charging Rs 1,000 per passenger with Rs 300 increase for Khairpur and Sukkur per passenger. Meanwhile other coaches have also started getting such increased fare from Karachi. The booking clerk of Karachi Coach Service told that he was bound to receive fare with increasing amount on direction of owners. Travelers condemning this act said that provincial transport authority or other authorities have failed to control fare. Published in Daily Times, August 28th 2017.