LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed deputy commissioners and district police officers to inspect buses and bus terminals across the province ahead of Eidul Azha to ensure safe and convenient travel for passengers.
She ordered authorities to prominently display official fare lists on every bus and at all bus stands to prevent overcharging during the holiday rush. The chief minister also directed officials to ensure the availability of cold drinking water at bus terminals for commuters. Maryam Nawaz warned that route permits of buses involved in overcharging, along with licences of bus terminals, would be cancelled. She further directed that transport vehicles operating without valid fitness certificates should not be allowed to ply during Eidul Azha. The chief minister instructed the transport department and district administration to strictly enforce a ban on overloading of passengers in public transport vehicles. Meanwhile, the transport department has established a 1071 helpline for redressal of passengers’ complaints. Commuters can report incidents of overcharging and other transport-related issues through the helpline.
