YEREVAN. – The first meeting of the committee discussing increase in public transportation fares commenced at 5pm on Friday.

The civic activists struggling against transportation fares rise had gathered near the municipality building at 4pm. They demand that Mayor’s decision on setting up a committee must be canceled and public debates with the participation of all interested parties must be held.

The police officers do not allow the activist to approach the building.

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