Since 22 September 2026: Tk 2.70/km on city buses (minimum Tk 10), Tk 2.60/km on city minibuses (minimum Tk 8), Tk 2.40/km on inter-district buses. Enter the distance for the per-person fare with toll, or a CNG meter fare.
What to calculate
Vehicle type
Seats (inter-district)
km
৳
On inter-district buses the toll is split across seats and added to the fare
min
Bus fare per person
৳27
Rate per km
৳2.7
Base fare (৳2.7 × 10)
৳27
City bus for 10 km costs ৳27.
Being verified: calculated at 12/km, but another outlet reports 14 — check the BRTA gazette.
In practice, most CNGs ignore the meter — agree the fare before boarding.
Pick bus or CNG. For a bus, choose the vehicle type — city bus, city minibus or inter-district.
Enter the distance in km. On inter-district buses, add any toll paid and the seat count (51 standard / 40 luxury).
For a CNG, add waiting minutes to the distance — first 2 km Tk 40, then Tk 12/km, Tk 2 per waiting minute.
How fares are set
Bus fare = distance × per-km rate (+ toll ÷ seats on inter-district routes); the minimum fare applies when the calculation comes out lower
CNG fare = Tk 40 for the first 2 km + Tk 12 per extra km + Tk 2 per waiting minute
BRTA’s gazette of 22 September 2026 (effective the same day) raised per-km rates — city bus from 2.53 to Tk 2.70, city minibus from 2.43 to Tk 2.60, inter-district from 2.23 to Tk 2.40. Any chart still quoting 2.53/2.23 is the stale set.
Minimum fare: Tk 10 on city buses, Tk 8 on city minibuses. A 2 km city-bus ride (2 × 2.70 = 5.4) still costs Tk 10.
Toll split: toll paid on an inter-district route is divided by total seats and added per person.
40-seat luxury bus: fare = per-km × km × 51/40.
Example
10 km on a city bus?
10 × 2.70 = Tk 27.
100 km inter-district with a Tk 750 toll?
Base fare 100 × 2.40 = 240; toll share 750 ÷ 51 ≈ 14.7; total about Tk 255.
5 km by CNG, no waiting?
First 2 km 40 + 3 extra km × 12 = Tk 76.
BRTA fare chart (from 22 September 2026)
Vehicle
Per km
Minimum fare
City bus
Tk 2.70
Tk 10
City minibus
Tk 2.60
Tk 8
Inter-district bus (51 seats)
Tk 2.40 + toll ÷ 51
—
Inter-district luxury (40 seats)
Tk 2.40 × 51/40 + toll ÷ 40
—
CNG (metered)
First 2 km Tk 40, then Tk 12/km, waiting Tk 2/min
—
More: minimum fares, toll splits, seats and CNG reality
When the minimum bites: whenever distance × rate falls below the floor, the floor applies. Under 3.7 km on a city bus you always pay Tk 10; under 3.1 km on a minibus, Tk 8.
Why the toll is split: the operator pays a bridge or expressway toll once, but the cost is shared across passengers — so a Tk 750 toll means about Tk 14.7 each on a 51-seater and Tk 18.8 on a 40-seater.
A warning on CNGs: the meter rates date from 1 November 2015, and outlets disagree on whether the per-km leg is 12 or 14 — hence the “being verified” badge in the calculator. Worse, most drivers ignore working meters altogether. Fares climb further at night, in rain or in a hurry — settle the destination and price before getting in.
Frequently asked questions
Why don't CNGs run on the meter?
The meter rates (first 2 km Tk 40, then Tk 12/km) exist on paper, but most drivers refuse meter trips — commuter complaints were in the news again in 2025. Always agree the fare before boarding.
How far does the minimum fare cover?
Tk 10 on a city bus covers about 3.7 km (10 ÷ 2.70); Tk 8 on a city minibus covers about 3.1 km (8 ÷ 2.60).
Why do 51-seat and 40-seat buses charge differently?
Inter-district fares are set on a 51-seat basis; a 40-seat luxury bus charges 51/40 times more — Tk 306 instead of Tk 240 for 100 km.
Is the toll included in the fare?
On inter-district buses the toll is split across seats and added to the fare. A Tk 750 toll over 100 km adds about Tk 14.7 per person on a 51-seater.
How do fares rise when fuel prices rise?
BRTA raises the per-km rate by gazette when diesel prices move — the 22 September 2026 gazette added 17 paisa per km. This page uses that gazette.
Where do I complain about overcharging?
Note the vehicle number, date and route, then report it to BRTA's complaint centre (website or hotline).
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