Transport Companies Raise Fares Before Eid ul Fitr

As Eid ul Fitr nears, transport companies have raised prices for traveling between cities, citing rise in petrol prices. Commuters will now pay Rs. 100 to Rs. 300 more, and local fares rose by Rs. 5 to Rs. 10.

People are expected to leave Rawalpindi and Islamabad starting Friday before Eid, which is on Tuesday, April 9. The fares increased because many people will be traveling during this time.

To deal with worries about too many people and high prices during Eid, the Regional Transport Authority met with terminal owners and big transporters on April 3. Transporters are hesitant to lower fares despite what the government says.

Pakistan Railways will run four special Eid trains starting April 7, but there are no Eid trains from Rawalpindi and Islamabad, so people must rely on buses, causing concern.

Terminals like General Bus Stand Pirwadhai, Rawalpindi, are ready for the extra travelers. More coaches will be added to trains, and seats will be given first to those who come first.

Asif Khan, Vice President of the Transport Federation, says vehicles are ready for Peshawar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Karachi, and cities in Azad Kashmir. Tickets are available for all routes, and services will run all day for passengers’ convenience.

The increase in transport fares is because of higher petrol prices, increased vehicle costs, parts, and labor expenses, plus more traffic fines and repair costs, all contributing to the higher fares, which reflect inflation.

Police will be at terminals from April 6 to April 10 to stop overloading and overcharging. Transporters now charge extra for luggage and require tickets for eight-year-old children starting immediately.

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