Sindh, Balochistan govts decide to not recommence bus service

KARACHI /QUETTA (92 news) – The Sindh and Balochistan governments decide to not recommence bus service till now. According to the details garnered, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah will consult with task force today. The Sindh government has announced to not resume the transport service before Eid. It is pertinent to mention here that the experience to allow traders for business was failed because the SOPs were not followed after opening shops in the markets. BALOCHISTAN The Balochistan government has also decided to not recommence bus service. KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA Bus service has resumed in Peshawar and other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa whereas SOPs are not being followed. It has also been learnt that the transporters are charging double fare from the passengers. Transport owners had said they would not resume operations until the provincial govt had taken back decision to offer 20 per cent reduction in fares. Despite orders from the provincial government, public transport owners in Punjab have refused to resume operations in the province, with bus stands wearing an empty look on Monday morning. However, bus stations in Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan and other cities of the province remained empty while the passengers as well as the transporters complained over the ongoing situation. Earlier on Sunday, the Punjab government had issued a notification outlining protocols for inter-city transport following an outcry by transport owners over lack of collaboration on SOPs and reduced fares announced by the provincial government.