According to details, the Punjab government is finalizing a proposal to increase fares for the Lahore Metro Bus and Orange Line Train, a move that will directly impact thousands of daily commuters already struggling with rising transportation costs.

According to sources, the Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) which is a subsidiary of the Transport and Masstransit Department, proposed a raise in travel fares for the Lahore Orange Line Metro Train, Lahore Metro Bus (Green Line), and all feeder bus routes.

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The source also stated that the proposal regarding fare hike will be presented at the upcoming PMA meeting. The move comes amid increasing operational and maintenance costs that have placed additional pressure on the provincial transport budget.

The proposed plan recommends raising the Metro Bus fare will rise from Rs. 30 to Rs. 40, while the Orange Line Metro Train fare will increase from Rs. 45 to Rs. 50. Fares for feeder and Speedo bus routes are also expected to go up by Rs. 5. Once approved by the PMA board, the summary will be forwarded to the Chief Minister through the Transport Department for final approval.

Earlier, the Punjab government also doubled the price of the T-Cash card that is being used for mass transit travel, from Rs. 130 to Rs. 260, citing “delivery charges.”

According to the Transport Department, a delivery fee of Rs. 130 has been added to the existing card cost, which passengers must now pay when purchasing new cards.