Transporters Cut Fares by Up to Rs100 After Fuel Price Drop

Public transport companies have announced further fare reductions following a decrease in petroleum product prices, offering relief to passengers. Various transport companies have cut fares by up to Rs. 100, while goods transport charges have also decreased by up to 3%.

Lahore Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Secretary Rana Mohsin said transport operators had displayed revised fare lists at all bus terminals. The new fares will take effect immediately, and officials will take action against operators who continue charging old or higher fares.

Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan has also directed officials to step up action against transporters overcharging passengers. He welcomed the latest reduction in petroleum prices and said transport fares must decrease in line with the fuel price cuts.

He directed officials to take strict action against operators charging more than the approved fares. The minister added that authorities were also continuing their crackdown on smoke-emitting vehicles.