Following a reduction in the prices of petroleum products, public transport operators have announced a decrease in fares.
Various transport companies have further reduced fares by up to 100 rupees. Freight transport charges have also been lowered by an additional three percent.
Rana Mohsin, Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Lahore, stated that new fare schedules have been displayed at all bus terminals; action will be taken against those who continue to charge old or excessive fares.
The new fare schedules come into effect immediately at all bus terminals, ensuring that the relief resulting from the reduction in petroleum product prices is passed on to the public.
The govt has issued strict orders that the benefit of fuel price reduction should reach the public in the form of reduced transport fares. It has been notified that violations in this regard will not be tolerated and that strict disciplinary action will be taken in cases of non-compliance.
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