Bus operators claimed that they are facing a huge loss due to the demonetisation move, as around this time people prefer to go to places like Mahabaleshwar and Goa

It’s going to be a bad weekend for those who have planned short trips to nearby destinations, as almost 35 per cent of the 12,000 private tourist buses are already off the roads. More are expected to follow as petrol pumps will stop accepting Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes from November 12.