Transporters threaten wheel-jam strike

On the other hand, the public suffered a lot on Tuesday after some of the urban transporters suspended the transport facility to protest against the shocking increase in fuel prices. According to the passengers, they had to wait for a considerable time for public transport at the bus stops due to very limited transport facility available on Tuesday.

According to the transporters, the Inter-City AC buses have announced 20 per cent increase in the fares to be applicable from Wednesday (today).

However, the non AC Inter-City transporters have demanded the Punjab government to immediately announce 30 per cent increase in the fares otherwise they would also suspended the inter-city transport facility as it has become very difficult for them to continue their business.

The representatives of transport associations and unions again on Tuesday held a meeting with Punjab Transport Authority and explained their financial concerns in the wake of alarming increase in the prices of petroleum products.

“The Punjab Transport Authority has assured us that they will resolve our genuine grievances before Thursday. We discussed various proposals regarding fixation of minimum fares for stop to stop on the City routes,” Bahsir Sial said.