LAHORE: The Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) has announced a 33 percent increase in fares for metro bus services in several cities of the province.
According to officials, the new fares will come into effect from March 26, 2026, and will apply to all Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lines, including the Lahore Metrobus service.
Under the revised policy, a flat increase of Rs10 has been added to the existing ticket price.
New Metro Bus Fare
After the increase, the fare for the Red Metrobus lines in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan will rise to Rs40 per trip.
Officials said the fare increase may place an additional financial burden on daily commuters who regularly use the metro bus service.
However, passengers using the Green Transport Card will receive a discount of Rs15, allowing them to travel for Rs25 per trip.
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PMTA authorities said the decision was taken due to rising operational expenses and to maintain the quality of the metro bus service. They added that the discount for cardholders has been introduced to provide some relief to regular passengers.
A few days ago, the federal government increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs55 per litre, raising petrol to around Rs321.17 per litre and diesel to about Rs335.86 per litre after a review of petroleum prices.
The increase was linked to rising global oil prices and tensions in the Middle East, which pushed up fuel import costs for Pakistan.
