US EditionSindh CM Says Transport Fares Will Not Increase Despite Rising Fuel Costs
The province will cover higher fuel costs, with support for more than 11,000 buses and other transport operators, officials said.
- On Sunday, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced a province-wide public transport fare freeze, with transporters agreeing to maintain rates at February 28, 2026 levels to protect commuters from rising fuel costs.
- Surging global oil prices triggered sharp domestic increases in petrol and diesel costs, prompting the Sindh government to commit to compensating transporters for financial losses to ensure fare stability.
- Registered bus operators will receive Rs100,000 per vehicle from the government, while Karachi Transport Ittehad leader Haji Tawab and other representatives reaffirmed commitment to maintaining current fares during negotiations.
- Maintaining these fares will cost the provincial government an estimated Rs3 billion to Rs4 billion, while Sindh intends to contribute approximately Rs14 billion towards the overall subsidy framework.
- Beyond transport, the government is providing a Rs2,000 monthly fuel subsidy for motorcyclists and supporting around 336,000 small farmers to offset diesel costs for wheat threshing.
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Sindh CM secures fare freeze after talks with transporters amid fuel price hike
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday announced that the government had secured a province-wide fare freeze after successful negotiations with transporters. Following increases in petroleum prices due to the ongoing global oil crisis, provinces have announced a host of relief measures for the public. In Sindh and Punjab, these steps include subsidies for motorcyclists, transporters and small-scale farmers. Addressing a high-level press c…
Sindh CM says transport fares will not increase despite rising fuel costs
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday assured the public that transport fares in the province would not increase despite rising costs and that all transporters have agreed to support the government. “Today, we met with transport owners regarding fares. Two days ago, following federal directives, we decided that fares for public transport users in Sindh would not be increased,” Shah said during a press conference in Karachi. CM @MuradAli…
Transport fares to remain unchanged across Sindh, announces CM Shah
Transporters agree to maintain February 28 fare levels.Registered buses to get Rs100,000 per vehicle from govt.Action vowed against unregistered transporters if fares increased.KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday...
Transport fares to remain unchanged across Sindh
Sindh govt to compensate transporters, expand targeted subsidies for public relief, says Murad Ali Shah KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Sunday assured the public that transport fares in the province would not increase despite rising costs and that all transporters have agreed to support the government. “Today, we met with transport owners […]
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