The administration Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz conducted a grand operation across the province to reduce transport fares, and reportedly, for the first time in Punjab, excess charges were returned to the passengers.
According to the spokesman of the Punjab government, a total amount of 1,467,921 rupees was returned to the riders.
A fine of 27,08,405 rupees was imposed on the transporters who charged more than the official rate. On the day before the grand operation, rates for 3,220 vehicles, passenger tickets, and number of rides were checked.
1,448 vehicles were also fined for violation, while 354 vehicles were halted, while nine cases were registered against those who collected rent in excess of the prescribed rate.
