After the increase in petrol and diesel prices, public transporters have raised fares on their own causing more hardships for the public who is already bearing the burden of inflation.
Transporters have increased fares by Rs1,000 to Rs2,500. Intercity fares have gone up within the same range.
The fare from Lahore to Karachi has been increased from Rs8,600 to Rs12,000.
Lahore to Islamabad fare has risen from Rs3,000 to Rs4,000. Lahore to Peshawar fare has gone up from Rs3,500 to Rs4,600. Lahore to Sargodha fare has increased from Rs1,550 to Rs2,550.
Lahore to Faisalabad fare has been raised from Rs1,350 to Rs2,350. Lahore to Rahim Yar Khan fare has increased from Rs4,250 to Rs5,300.
Lahore to Murree fare has gone up from Rs3,300 to Rs4,500. Lahore to Multan fare has increased from Rs2,800 to Rs3,700.
According to the RTA secretary, no official notification has been issued yet for the fare increase. New fare lists are being prepared after consultation with transporters.
He said fares will be revised in line with the increase in petroleum prices.
Massive hike in petrol prices
The government has sharply increased petrol and diesel prices.
The federal government has implemented its commitment made to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In line with rising global oil prices, petrol has been increased by Rs137.23 per litre, while diesel has been raised by Rs184.49 per litre in Pakistan.
Oil Tankers threaten of strike
Following the massive hike in petroleum products, the Oil Tanker Contractors Association has threatened a strike to push for higher transport rates.
Association President Abdullah Afridi said no oil tanker will be loaded tomorrow. He added that operating at current freight rates is not possible and heavy financial losses are feared. He said parking the vehicles is better than continuing at a loss.
