The Punjab government has decided to make renowned markets in Lahore car-free in a new initiative to provide ease to the public.
The bustling hubs of the city including the Old and New Anarkali, Nila Gunbad and Bakshi Market,are being transformed into pedestrian areas.
After the development, only pedestrian traffic to go through these areas and entry of vehicles will be banned.
The step was taken amid traffic jams on the roads of these busy business centers throughout the day, pedestrians, especially women, face severe difficulties in walking on the roads and traders are also facing problems.
Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz announced the arrival of 100 new electric buses, set to depart from Yantai Port, China.
CM Maryam took to her X (formerly Twitter), saying that these eco-friendly buses will serve previously underserved districts of Punjab, including Mianwali, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Muzaffargarh, Vehari, Pakpattan, and Dera Ghazi Khan, which have long lacked a formal public transportation system.
She stated that the fare for these buses will be an affordable Rs. 20, making public transport accessible to a wider population.
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