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Reduction in Transport Fares Ordered ; Teams Formed to Enforce New Rates
Key takeaways
- The provincial transport minister has directed the relevant officers to issue updated fare lists immediately.
- Bilal Akbar stated that the provincial government has initiated swift measures to ensure the fare reductions take effect without delay.
- He added that he would personally review bus fares and the facilities provided on public transport to determine fair and realistic rates.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar on Friday formed special teams to reduce public transport fares across the province following the Prime Minister’s announcement of a cut in petroleum prices, ARY News reported.
The provincial transport minister has directed the relevant officers to issue updated fare lists immediately.
Bilal Akbar stated that the provincial government has initiated swift measures to ensure the fare reductions take effect without delay.
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