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Punjab Orders Provincewide Crackdown on Eid Bus Fare Gouging

District teams will enforce notified fares through field inspections.

Overview

  • Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed strict legal action against transporters charging above approved rates.
  • Deputy commissioners were instructed to monitor bus operations closely and deter ticket black marketing.
  • Authorities must display official fare lists prominently at all bus stands to increase price transparency for passengers.
  • The transport department and allied agencies were tasked with continuous on-the-ground inspections, including surprise checks, during the Eid travel surge.
  • Orders also mandate iftar for fasting travelers, cleaner terminals, and improved waiting areas with seating and fans.