Sharjeel takes notice of higher fares despite reduction in diesel prices

KARACHI – Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon n Thursday taking notice of passengers being reportedly charged higher fares despite the reduction in diesel rates; directed the Secretary Transport and other concerned authorities to ensure a corresponding reduction in public transport fares.

Key points

• The All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has confirmed a major cut in fares after massive drop in costs of diesel.
• In an official note, Sharjeel Inam Memon remarked that after the reduction in diesel rates, the reduction in public transport fares should additionally be strictly implemented.
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• According to Sharjeel Memon, it is the government's responsibility to provide relief to the public and that no transporter would be allowed to charge arbitrary or excessive fares.
• He remarked that the Sindh administration is taking all feasible measures to provide relief to the residents.

In an official note, Sharjeel Inam Memon remarked that after the reduction in diesel rates, the reduction in public transport fares should additionally be strictly implemented. He directed the authorities to take immediate action against transporters charging excessive fares from passengers. QAU, SMIU sign MoU to strengthen academic cooperation.

He directed the concerned officers to strengthen monitoring on various routes and take immediate action on complaints regarding overcharging.

Sharjeel Inam Memon clarified that charging excessive fares from passengers despite the reduction in diesel rates would not be tolerated under any circumstances, and legal action would be taken against violators. Police arrest fugitive criminal in major raid.

Meanwhile, the All Pakistan Goods Transporters Association has confirmed a major cut in fares after massive drop in costs of diesel. While welcoming government's decision to slash the diesel costs by Rs32 per litre, all Pakistan Goods Transporters Association President Nabeel Mahmood Tariq on Thursday confirmed a 10 percent reduction in fares. According to Nabeel Tariq, the government's decision will certainly bring down rates for supplying the trading goods. This will additionally cut down difficulties being faced by the transport industry due to high fuel costs, he continued. Nabeel Tariq pressed the administration to keep the diesel rate like this for one week.

For now, sharjeel takes notice of higher fares despite reduction in diesel prices remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.