Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a strict crackdown against transporters charging excessive fares from passengers during the upcoming Eid al Fitr travel rush.
The chief minister directed authorities to ensure strict implementation of notified transport fares across all districts and warned that legal action would be taken against transporters found overcharging passengers.
She instructed Deputy Commissioners to closely monitor transport operations to prevent excessive fare collection and ticket black marketing. Authorities have also been directed to prominently display official fare lists at all bus terminals to ensure transparency for passengers.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif further directed that arrangements be made for Iftar for fasting passengers travelling during Ramadan. She also instructed officials to ensure proper seating arrangements and availability of fans in waiting areas at bus stands to facilitate travellers.
In addition, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed that cleanliness be ensured at all bus terminals and instructed the Transport Department and other relevant authorities to conduct continuous field inspections to provide relief to the public.
She also ordered strict monitoring of markets and bazaars to prevent the movement of anti-social elements during the Eid shopping season.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif emphasised that poor passengers returning home for Eid must not be exploited under any circumstances.
She reiterated that official fare lists must be prominently displayed at every bus terminal and directed authorities to take immediate legal action against transporters found charging excessive fares.