Eid Travel Nightmare: Pakistan Fails to Regulate Soaring Fares Amid Fuel Hike

• Eid-ul-Fitr travel in Pakistan sees commuters facing unaffordable fares due to regulatory failures and profiteering.
• Passengers in Lahore, Rawalpindi, and other cities struggle with inflated prices, with many paying far beyond approved fares.
• A sharp increase in fuel prices (petrol beyond PKR 320/litre) has led transporters to raise fares by 20-25%.
• Complaints include ticket black markets, overcrowding, and lack of checks, despite transporters citing rising costs.
• Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz ordered a crackdown, but enforcement remains inconsistent, leading to continued overcharging.