Extortion on the highways

After Eid, the minibuses which ply between the city and outlying areas are charging thrice or more of the normal fare. People who have to travel from the city to the adjacent upazillas are forced to pay this higher amount daily for no valid reason. As a result, the daily transportation cost is adding to the already increasing cost of living. The bigger buses which can accommodate a large number of people are absent from the roads.

Who will take the necessary actions to mitigate the sufferings of the commuters?