Following a decrease in petroleum prices, the Punjab Transport Department has announced a 5% reduction in bus and rail fares across the province. The move aims to ease travel costs for commuters and ensure transparency at bus stands.
Fares reduced across major routes
The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) secretary has ordered all bus terminals to implement the new fares immediately and display updated fare lists for passengers. Diesel prices were reduced by Rs12.84 per liter on Friday night, prompting the transport department to adjust ticket prices accordingly.
Fares of various cities have been reduced by Rs50 to Rs300, which are as follows:
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Lahore to Sargodha: Fare cut by Rs50 to Rs1,060
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Lahore to Islamabad: Fare cut by Rs100 to Rs1,950
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Lahore to Peshawar: Fare cut by Rs120 to Rs2,380
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Lahore to Rahim Yar Khan: Fare cut by Rs140 to Rs2,810
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Lahore to Hyderabad: Fare fixed at Rs5,800 after a Rs300 decrease
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Lahore to Karachi (Rail): Fare reduced by Rs320 to Rs6,040
Implementation and oversight
The secretary of the Regional Transport Authority confirmed that officials are actively inspecting bus stands to ensure compliance with the new fare structure. He said, “We are in touch with transporters, and all new fares will be effective from today.”
