Karachi administration launches campaign against bus operators charging excessive fares

Karachi administration has launched a campaign against bus operators overcharging passengers ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The administration took action on the report of Secretary Provincial Transport Authority, returning Rs. 10 lakh 28 thousand to the passengers

KARACHI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th Mar, 2026) Karachi administration has launched a campaign against bus operators overcharging passengers ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The administration took action on the report of Secretary Provincial Transport Authority, returning Rs. 10 lakh 28 thousand to the passengers.

Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi directed Deputy Commissioners and the Secretary Provincial Transport Authority to ensure strict implementation. He instructed that bus operators display fare details clearly on buses and stops, and that officials take action against those overcharging. Complaint desks will be set up at bus stops to address fare-related issues.