Costly Ride Home as Eid Fares Surge

Eid Travel Turns Exploitative as Pakistan Fails to Regulate Soaring Fares

Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Thousands across Pakistan face inflated travel costs this Eid-ul-Fitr due to fuel hikes and operator profiteering. Despite a crackdown ordered by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz, commuters at major hubs like Lahore struggle with fares 25% above official rates and a thriving ticket black market amid regulatory failures. World News | Eid Travel Turns Exploitative as Pakistan Fails to Regulate Soaring Fa…

Costly ride home as Eid fares surge

The annual Eidul Fitr exodus is in full swing across the country, but for many travellers, the road home has become a test of patience, as transporters make hay while the sun shines, jacking up fares amid soaring inflation and fuel costs. Bus terminals in Lahore, Rawalpindi and other major cities are teeming with passengers, with families, students and labourers scrambling for tickets. However, the festive rush has come with a sting in the tail,…