KP PTA decreases transport fares

PESHAWAR: Provincial Transport Authority (PTA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued revised fare rates on inter provincial and inter city routes in light of the decreased diesel prices, said a notification issued here on Thursday.

The authority has directed all secretaries of Regional Transport Authorities (RTAs) to ensure display of new decreased fare tables at visible places in General Bus Stands at their jurisdiction and inside passenger vehicles for information of transporters and passing on relief to the traveling passengers.

It has further directed that the violating transporters and drivers be brought to book under intimation to their office.

Similarly, the existing concession of 50% in the actual fare allowed to the students of educational institutions, Deeni Madaris, Blind/Disabled persons and the passengers above the age of 60 years shall continue as usual.

However, in case the air-conditioned system is not working in air-conditioned vehicles, then fares of deluxe stage carriage bus would be charged. (APP)