Tag: transportation
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Affordable bus service between Islamabad and China to start soon
A bus company in Pakistan has announced its decision to launch a private bus service between Islamabad and Tashkurgan, a city in China, following Eid-ul-Fitr.
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Punjab Transport Department increases non-AC bus fares by over 250%
The Punjab Transport Department (PTD) has announced that it will increase the fares of non-AC buses in response to the rising prices of diesel and petrol. This decision will place an additional burden on the poor, as fares will increase by more than 250 per cent. The new fares for both inter and intra-city non-AC…
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Lahori students to get free rides on Orange, Metro line
In a bid to provide easier access to transportation, public train systems Orange Line and Metro Line in Lahore will provide free transportation facilities to students in school uniforms, Samma has reported. The decision was announced by the Caretaker CM Punjab Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi on Sunday, in order to help students attend their schools…
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Atlas Honda announces second price hike within 20 days due to depreciation of Pakistani rupee
Atlas Honda has announced its second price increase in the last 20 days, attributing it to the substantial depreciation of the Pakistani rupee against the US dollar, which had also led to their earlier bike price hike on February 15, 2023. According to the company’s notification, Honda bike prices will be as follows: Honda CD70…
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Inflation in Pakistan reaches nearly 50-year high, raising concerns for citizens
Pakistan’s inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), surged to a record-breaking 31.5 per cent in February, largely driven by steep price hikes in food, housing, and transportation groups. This concerning development was recently reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), and has heightened expectations of an increase in interest rates during…
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Govt to buy more than 500 hybrid buses for Lahore
According to Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, 300 hybrid buses would be bought for Lahore in the first phase of the government’s plan to run environment-friendly hybrid buses in the city.
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Weekly inflation witnesses slight increase of 0.62%
Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data shows that short-term inflation in the week ending November 17 decreased to 0.62 per cent week-over-week (WoW), primarily as a result of lower prices for some food products such tomatoes, lentils, and cooking oil. The SPI was 0.74 per cent last week. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) revealed data…
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Number of railway passengers increases after hike in bus fares
The number of train passengers has enhanced as the cost of travelling by bus or private vehicle has elevated owing to skyrocketing fuel costs. Despite a slight increase in railway fares, a spokesperson for Pakistan Railways said that there was no comparison between train fares and bus or other forms of road transportation. According to AFP,…
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After Airlift, Swvl to let go 32 per cent workforce, limit operations
The provider of tech-enabled mass transit solutions, Swvl announced that it is implementing a portfolio optimization plan to boost sales performance while lowering its expenses as a way to accelerate its path to increase profitability and gain a tremendous reputation by the next year. The company’s big move comes just days after Airlift announced that…
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Orange line metro surpasses 11,000 daily ridership
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is satisfied with the average daily ridership on the Orange Line Metro Bus route. The data on average ridership on the Orange Line Metro Bus route was reviewed during a session at the headquarters of CDA. The average daily passenger load for 15 buses was 11,464 passengers per day, resulting…