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Islamabad withdraws Metro bus fare hike after backlash

New CDA notification issued on Wednesday applies to all bus services
Published 04 Jun, 2025 11:29am
A representational image. AFP
A representational image. AFP

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has restored the previous fare rates for metro and electric buses in Islamabad following widespread public opposition to the recent fare hike.

A spokesperson confirmed that acting on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government immediately withdrew the fare increase and issued an official notification to that effect.

The notification applies to all bus services, including the Orange, Green, Blue, and Electric bus lines and takes effect immediately.

The decision to roll back the fare hike came after strong protests from citizens across the city, prompting the government to reconsider its earlier move.

Previously, the CDA had announced a fare hike from Rs50 to Rs100, effective from June 1.

This increase affected all government-operated bus services in Islamabad.

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