The Sindh government is implementing a comprehensive relief package in response to soaring fuel prices, which have surged due to global geopolitical tensions. The public transport subsidy program is designed to keep fares stable and ensure the sustainability of the transport network, which serves approximately 1.9 million passengers daily across over 10,800 vehicles on 224 routes. The estimated monthly subsidy for this initiative is Rs2.15 billion.
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Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has announced a targeted public transport subsidy and a Rs2,000 monthly petrol subsidy for registered motorcycle owners to mitigate the impact of rising fuel prices. This initiative aims to support low-income citizens and maintain affordable transport fares amid a significant increase in fuel costs, with petrol prices rising by Rs120 per litre and diesel by Rs244 per litre.
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