ISLAMABAD – The federal government has decided to withdraw the recent increase in passenger bus fares in the federal capital, Islamabad.
Reports said Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during which they discussed welfare projects in Islamabad and measures to improve public facilities.
The prime minister directed the withdrawal of the hike in fare of metro bus and other transport in Islamabad.
Following the prime minister’s instructions, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi took immediate action and directed that the increase in transport fares in Islamabad be withdrawn immediately.
Instructions have been given to issue the notification to withdraw the fare increase tonight.
The prime minister said that increasing fares before Eid-ul-Adha is akin to dimming the joy of Eid for the people.
It is recalled that the Capital Development Authority had announced increasing the bus fare from Rs50 to Rs100 with effect from June 1, 2025.
Earlier, officials had said the fare revision was inevitable due to rising operational costs, increased fuel prices, and the need to maintain service quality.
Public reaction has been mixed with some citizens called the fare hike an economic burden, while others viewed it as a necessary step for improved facilities. Authorities had appealed to the public for cooperation.
