Free public transport announced for Basant in Lahore
Pakistan
Punjab announces free public transport during Basant as metro, Orange Line, Speedo and electric buses offer three-day free travel to nearly 600,000 passengers daily.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - A mission to provide free travel facilities during Basant has been launched, as the Punjab Mass Transit Authority has finalized its plan.
From February 6 to 8, free travel will be available on Metro Bus Service, Orange Line Metro Train, Speedo buses, and electric buses. The Orange Line Metro Train, operating from Dera Gujran to Ali Town, will facilitate approximately 270,000 passengers daily.
With 64 metro buses, free travel will be provided from Shahdara to Gajumata, enabling nearly 150,000 passengers to commute daily without fare.
For Lahore feeder routes, 188 buses will operate across 21 routes, while under the PMA initiative, 40 electric buses will provide free travel on two routes in Lahore.
Overall, around 600,000 passengers are expected to benefit daily from the free travel facility.
Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Bilal Akbar Khan expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and stated that citizens will enjoy worry-free, free transportation during Basant.
