Following an increase in the price of petroleum products, Pakistan Goods Transporters announced a 40% increase in fares on Thursday.
The fare from Lahore to Karachi has been increased from Rs80,000 to Rs110,000, whereas, the fare from Lahore to Islamabad has been increased from Rs60,000 to Rs80,000.
Similarly, the fare from Lahore to Peshawar has been increased from Rs75,000 to Rs100,000, whereas, Lahore to Mansehra fare has been increased from Rs55,000 to Rs70,000.
Moreover, the fare from Lahore to Multan has been increased from Rs40,000 to Rs50,000, whereas, Lahore to Quetta fare has been increased from Rs110,000 to Rs140,000.
Pakistan Goods Transporters General Secretary Nabil Tariq said that the government should take some effective measures for the betterment of the economy, for the businesses were closing due to continuously rising prices of petroleum products.
Increase in public transport fares in AJK
Following an unprecedented increase in the price of petroleum products, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has experienced a storm of inflation, with public transportation companies raising fares dramatically.
It is understood that the cost of local transportation has increased by Rs30 per stop, while taxi drivers have increased their fares by Rs100.
Inter-district transport fares have also increased by Rs50, while the prices of everyday edibles and vegetables have risen dramatically.
The basic necessities of life have also become out of reach for the average person.
