The Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT) tariffs have been adjusted by the Punjab government due to rising inflation. The stop-to-stop tariff for the OLMT, which consists of five brackets, has been approved by the Punjab Cabinet.
Muneeb Sultan Cheema, the provincial transport minister, indicated the following fare categories: From Ali Town to Dera Gujran and back, the cost is Rs. 20 for a 4 km trip, Rs. 25 for an 8 km trip, Rs. 30 for a 12 km trip, Rs. 35 for a 16 km trip, and Rs. 40 for a 16 km trip (end-to-end journey).
Additionally, working women and students would receive fare reduction cards from the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA). For the convenience of senior residents and people with disabilities, the department has already distributed free-ride cards.
When discussing the situation with Dawn, a senior official said, we will roll out the distance-based fares for the Orange Line in phases. We planned to start using our arrangements as of November 18 but were unable to do so since the minutes from the meeting on Thursday were not released. However, we will put it into practise as soon as we have the minutes we anticipate in a day or two. The weekly, monthly, and free travel cards will be developed in the second phase. Additionally, working women and students will be given the cards in exchange for a 30% fare discount.
The discount cards for working women and students are seeking cabinet approval.
