Punjab govt cuts down transport fares by 20 pc

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Punjab govt cuts down transport fares by 20 pc

Punjab government issues transport SOPs as ride-hailing services allowed to operate within the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

According to a handout issued from the provincial transport department, the decision to allow operations of transport including ride hailing services was taken in view of facilitating masses.

The department also announced to reduce transport fares due to a decrease in fuel prices in the country. “Air-conditioned bus fares are reduced by 20 percent while non-AC bus fares will go down by 93 paisas per kilometre,” it said.

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Giving guidelines for social distancing, the department said that the transporters should ensure three-meter social distancing among the passengers while vehicles having two doors should use one for entrance and other for the exit.

It further said that after every trip, the buses should be disinfected while the passengers should also ensure using hand sanitizers and face masks during the trip.

It further said that after every trip, the buses should be disinfected while the passengers should also ensure using hand sanitizers and face masks during the trip.

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