TRANSPORTERS plying coaches on Zhob-Quetta-D.I. Khan routes have increased fares on their own, taking advantage of Eid.

The passengers leaving for their native cities/towns have to suffer anguish and they are perturbed over the increasing of fares.

Transporters have increased fares and started fleecing helpless passengers, as people begin leaving for their hometowns to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr with their families. They have to face immense problems over paying inflated fares. But, no action has so far been taken against the hike in transport fares. The passengers complained that taking advantage of Eid, the transporters were overcharging commuters.

On the Zhob-Quetta-D.I. Khan routes, the transporters showed extraordinary surge in fares, increasing Rs900-Rs1300 rather than the usual Rs500 per seat. The situation results in the exchange of harsh words between transporters and passengers as the latter are not ready to pay fares increased by transporters.

Some passengers said, “The situation worsened a few days before Chand Raat. But the authorities concerned remain silent spectator.”

R. MANDOKHAIL Zhob