On CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif's Direction, Grand Operation Against Overcharging in Full Swing Across Punjab

 

Lahore: Under the supervision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, district administration, police and officials of transport department are in action, a grand operation against overcharging in transport fares is underway across the province. Teams are active in Chiniot, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Gujranwala, Gujarat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sialkot, Kasur, Lahore, Nankana, Sheikhupura, Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Sargodha, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Attock and Chakwal. The grand operation against overcharging is also underway in Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, DG Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Khanewal, Lodhran, Multan, Vehari and Murree.

 

Madam Chief Minister was briefed,"Rs 3.3 million have been returned to the passengers, fine of more than Rs 2.3 million have been imposed, and challans have been issued to more than 1333 vehicles for overcharging. Moreover, 264 vehicles were stopped for fares overcharging." Passengers were surprised to get back the money illegally received in the form of overcharging in fares, They thanked Madam Chief Minister and said,"For the first time, did anyone think about the strangers returning to their homes on Eid."

 

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was apprised,"A special helpline 042-99030222 has also been established for the guidance of passengers." She was updated,"Eid holidays of employees and officers of the transport department have been canceled for them to prrform duties in the field." They highlighted,"During Eid days, a special squad of the Transport Department will be present at major bus stands."

 

Madam Chief Minister appreciated deputy commissioners, police, officers and staff of the Road Transport Authority, and said,"Well done." She also appealed to the passengers,"Pay only the fixed fare." She directed Administration and officials of the Transport Department to display fare lists prominently on vehicles and transport hubs.