Inter-city transporters increase fares on Eid

ISLAMABAD, Aug 26 (APP): The people leaving for their hometowns are again perturbed over increasing fares of inter-cities transport in wake of upcoming Eid-ul-fitr.People said that authorities always keep silence on the overcharging and public paying extra charges due to absence of any proper mechanism to check fares rates.Transporters are fleecing the passengers as they overcharge even more than two times against normal fares. The inter-city buses and vans have also increased fares as the passengers have to reach their hometowns. Exchange of heated arguments between transporters and commuters are being witness as the travellers are not ready to accept fare increase. These scenes can be witnessed at Pirwadhai, Faizabad and Karachi company bus stands. It is an unchecked practice that transporters keep fares high during Eid, special occasions besides using outdated vehicles. They also cram passengers inside and on top of their vehicles.Commuters demanded that the concerned authorities should take strict action against the violator for overcharging during the last weeks of Eid. Transporters plying coaches on routes to Peshawar, Mardan, Kohat, Karak, Mianwali, Dera Ismail Khan, Sialkot and other destinations are increasing fare at the rate of Rs 30 per day in wake of upcoming Eid.