HIRING OF BUSES BY GOVT. DEPARTMRNT AND PRIVATE PARTIES
Punjab Roadways is providing buses on Hire @ Rs 21.32 per km (as per present rates) for special occasions like marriages and melas or for other special occasions subject to the following conditions:
- Up to 60kms(one-way)- mileage is charged 4 times Subject to minimum of 100km
- Above 60km (one-way)- mileage is charged on actual basis subject to minimum of 240km
- Inter-state routes: - If the rate fixed by the other state is higher than the rate mentioned above them the rates applicable in the state will be charged for the portion of the journey in that state.
HALTAGE:
Haltage is charged at the rate of Rs. 70 per hour subject to the following free hours. Free haltage for journey up to 60km = nil
Free haltage for journey above 60km up to 100km = 3 hour's
Free haltage for journey above 100km up to 240km = 6 hour's
Free haltage for journey above 240km up to 320km = 12 hour's
Free haltage for journey above 320kms = 24 hour's (every slab 320km) When the bus is hired for two or more days free haltage is determined according to mileage covered by bus every day.