In an effort to address a significant financial shortfall, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to increase fares for the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The fare hike aims to mitigate an annual operating deficit of over Rs3 billion.
Local media reports indicate that the provincial government is considering a fare increase of Rs5 to Rs10. This adjustment intended to help cover the operating costs and reduce the reliance on the Rs3 billion subsidies currently allocated from the provincial budget.
During a recent meeting led by KP Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam, officials discussed strategies to manage the soaring costs of the BRT system. Among the proposals the introduction of a daily unlimited travel pass priced at Rs150 for the general public, and Rs100 for women, students, transgender individuals, and senior citizens. Additionally, a charge of one rupee per passenger will allocated to the operational expenses of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority (KPUMA).
Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam confirmed that the fare increase is under serious consideration, with the final decision pending approval from the KPUMA board. This move seen as crucial for sustaining the BRT service, which last year alone saw a ridership of 80 million people, contributing to a total of 215 million commuters since its inception in 2020.
The KP government’s decision reflects the growing need to balance public transportation affordability with financial sustainability, ensuring that the Peshawar BRT continues to serve the city’s residents effectively.
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