Sparse public transport in Karachi as CNG prices hiked across Pakistan

KARACHI: Public transport in Karachi remained sparse on Tuesday as the prices for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) skyrocketed across the country.

The transporters alliance in Karachi decided to go on a strike from today over likely hike in the price of CNG by Rs18 in Sindh. Later on, the increase in CNG prices rose to Rs20 per kg, bringing the price to Rs123/kg.

People faced immense difficulties on Tuesday to reach offices due to fewer buses on the roads of the metropolis.

In Quetta, the price of CNG rose from Rs112 to Rs132. Meanwhile, in Peshawar, the rates hiked to Rs140/kg.

A day earlier, Karachi transport alliance leader Arshad Bukhari said that due to heavy increase in price of CNG it was not possible to run buses.

Meanwhile, the online taxi services also announced an increase of five per cent in fares.

The ticket price for Railway has also been increased from July 1, with a hike of two to eight per cent.