LAHORE: The caretaker government of Punjab has decided to restore the free travel service for students utilizing Metro Buses and Orange Line Trains, considering the challenging weather conditions.
Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has instructed officials to restart this service for the two prominent public transport projects.
Pakistan: Govt. Restarts Free Travel Facility for Students
Students up to the twelfth grade qualify for this initiative, granting them complimentary travel on all Lahore Metro Buses and the Orange Line Train until the commencement of the summer vacation.
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It’s worth noting that the provincial government instituted free public transport for students last year in response to the surging oil prices. However, just prior to the winter break, the government temporarily halted the service.
The positive development now is the restoration of the free travel option on all metro bus routes in Lahore, and it will be effective until the start of the summer break. To utilize the free bus service, students need to be in uniform and carry their school or college ID cards.
