Electric bus fares go up in capital
According to sources, the fares of Orange, Green, Blue lines and electric buses have been revised from Rs50 to Rs100. The decision was taken due to some administrative and financial reasons.
Around 90,000 passengers travel on these buses daily, sources said, adding that the CDA will soon introduce a new proposed policy of concession on fares in different categories.
Under the proposed policy, separate packages will be given to office workers, students and senior citizens. The proposed concessional packages will be for people travelling on a daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly basis and for those taking bus cards.
Sources further said that work is underway on the proposed concessional packages. Notification of the proposed concessional packages will be issued soon. The authority has increased the fare from Rs50 to Rs100, which will be discounted under daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly packages.
CDA Chairman and Islamabad Chief Commissioner, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, has directed relevant authorities to ensure that comprehensive information, including the complete schedule, arrival, and departure times, of the electric buses operating in the capital is made available on Google Maps. The move aims to help residents conveniently plan their journeys from home.
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