Mumbai ( Maharashtra ) [India], October 1 (ANI): A day after Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced a temporary hike in bus fares, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the decision, citing the prevailing flood situation in the state.

According to a statement from the Deputy Chief Minister's office, "Considering the flood situation in the state, Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde today announced that instructions have been given to the Transport Minister to cancel the 10% bus fare hike announced by the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)."

On Tuesday, Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) announced that it would temporarily hike fares by 10 per cent in all its buses, except air-condi

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