BEST bus fares will go up from today morning after the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) gave its final nod for the hike. While the fare for shorter distances (0-4km) remains the same, the hike is in the range of Rs 1 and Rs 12 for distances over 4 km. For instance, the fare for 6km, which was Rs 14 earlier has been increased to Rs 15; the fare for 8km has been increased from Rs 16 to Rs 18. The fare of air-conditioned buses will also go up by at least Rs 5, including the AC hybrid electric buses launched recently to cater to office goers from Borivali, Thane, Mulund, and Kharghar to Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC).