Minister inspects Pirwadhai Bus Stand, warns against overcharging in name of Eid travel

RAWALPINDI, Mar 17 (APP): Punjab’s Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar Khan on Tuesday vowed that no one would be allowed to overcharge passengers in the name of Eid travel.

“The administration is following a zero-tolerance policy in this regard,” he said, adding that strict legal action would be taken against those found involved in overcharging.

The minister was talking to passengers heading to their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr during his visit to the Pirwadhai General Bus Stand in Rawalpindi to have a first-hand account of the facilities and arrangements.

He interacted with the passengers and inquired about fares being charged by transporters. He also inspected the waiting area and sought feedback from the commuters regarding the facilities being provided.

Bilal Akbar Khan said he was visiting different cities on the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif to review the provision of improved travel facilities to the public.

He said no one would be allowed to loot the passengers by charging high fares and warned the transporters of strict legal action for overcharging.

The minister directed the transporters to display approved fare lists prominently in vehicles to ensure transparency.

He also listened to issues faced by the transporters and assured them of their resolution.