UG bus operators raise fare

The minibus operators plying the University of Guyana (UG) route have increased fares, citing the increased cost of spare parts and gasoline.

When Stabroek News visited the UG bus park on Avenue of the Republic, the operators there admitted to raising the fare from $80 to $100 and explained that it was the result of the increases in the prices for spare parts and gasoline. One driver said that previously they paid $2,800 for brake pads, but now the price is $4,500. Another said that previously he bought tyres for between