The summary for the increase in fares was accepted on Thursday following the strike by transporters. – File Photo

KARACHI: The government of Sindh on Friday issued a notification regarding the increase in transport fares in Karachi by two rupees, DawnNews reported.

According to the President of the Karachi Transporters Itehad Arshad Bukhari, the increase in fares will be implemented from April 16.

Speaking to DawnNews, Bukhari said that the government accepted the summary for the increase in fares on Thursday, following the strike by transporters.

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