97 vehicles fined

LAHORE : In a sweeping crackdown against overcharging at bus terminals, authorities have fined 97 vehicles and imposed Rs500,000 in penalties.

Cases have also been registered against 10 individuals, including 2 drivers, for illegally charging passengers extra fares ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr. According to a spokesperson for the district administration, late-night operations were conducted on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza to curb excessive fare collection.

As a result of timely intervention, thousands of rupees unlawfully taken from passengers were refunded on the spot. Passengers had reported unjust fare hikes ranging from Rs200 to Rs700, prompting immediate action from authorities. DC Lahore Syed Musa Raza said that passenger rights must be protected at all costs and directed authorities to take strict action against transporters involved in overcharging and overloading.