KARACHI: Sindh government decided to launch action against transporters for overcharging passengers ahead of Eidul Fitr 2024.

According to details, Transport Department forwarded instructions to Sindh Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, directing him to launch action against transporters for overcharging passengers.

Instructions were forwarded to Additional IG Traffic, DIG Motorway and deputy commissioners of all districts. Up-country passengers are made prey at hands of intercity transporters on occasion of Eid days.

Government increased price of petrol by Rs 9.66 per litre but slashed price of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 3.32 per litre. With latest announcement, price of petrol has been increased from Rs 279.75 to Rs 289.41 per litre while high speed diesel (HSD) rate reduced to Rs 282.24 from Rs 278.92.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 04 2024

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