The Tamil Nadu Omni Bus Owners Association have increased fares for long distance bus travel by 10 to 20 per cent from September 10.
Air-conditioned bus fares would have a price rise of 20 per cent while the non-ac category will have fares hiked by 10 to 12 per cent.
Bus owners cite high diesel prices, insurance costs and tyre prices for having forced them to increase fares.