In an effort to assess the effective implementation of reduced transport fares in light of declining oil prices across the country, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Caretaker Minister for Information and Public Relations, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel visited two transportation hubs: Peshawar Bus Terminal and Haji Camp Bus Stand.
During this visit, Minister Kakakhel engaged with passengers, preparing for their journeys to different districts and cities at various terminals, keenly inquiring about the realized reductions in transport fares. Furthermore, he inquired from drivers and conductors regarding government-regulated fares.
Minister Kakakhel expressed his gratification upon receiving general positive feedback from the public concerning the fare reductions. Addressing the media during this occasion, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, the Caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations emphasized the ongoing monitoring of the situation following the drop in oil prices. He stressed that his visit is part of a continuous effort to ensure that the benefits of this price reductions are extended to the people. In addition to this, the prices of essential commodities are under strict observation, he said.
“Furthermore, permits of six transporters have been revoked for their failure to implement fare reductions. Transport Authority officials have been deployed for vigilant fare checks, with administrative officers conducting more than 500 inspection visits in a single day. This led to the imposition of over forty thousand fines and the registration of six FIRs”, he said.
Minister Kakakhel said that the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is personally monitoring the situation. Caretaker Minister of Information reiterated the importance of ensuring that the benefits of reduced oil prices reach the public. Stringent measures are being enforced across the province, with specific instructions issued to district administrations to guarantee full compliance, he said, during media talk.
