The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Urban Mobility Authority (KPUMA) on Monday announced a Rs10 increase in fares across all stages of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Peshawar, citing a sharp rise in fuel costs.
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According to the official notification, the minimum fare has been revised from Rs20 to Rs30.
For Express Routes—marketed as a faster, premium service—the fare has been increased from Rs60 to Rs70.
Authorities said the fare adjustment was essential to ensure the continuity of reliable and high-quality transport services.
The revised fares will come into effect from July 1, 2025.
Officials added that without the revision, rising operational costs could impact the quality and availability of daily transit services for the city’s growing number of BRT users.
Earlier, Peshawar expanded its BRT network by adding 72 new hybrid diesel buses to meet growing demand and reduce traffic congestion.
New BRT routes were launched along Ring Road, Bara Road, and Khyber Road, with civil works set to be completed within six months.
The construction of BRT plazas, including Mall of Hayatabad and Dubgari Plaza, was expected to finish by April.
To address traffic issues, seven underpasses were planned to be built on Ring Road and University Road, with feasibility studies set to be completed within two months.
Additional underpasses in densely populated areas were also proposed, and efforts were made to remove traffic blockages on University Road within a month.
Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur reaffirmed his commitment to urban development despite financial challenges.
It was also decided that BRT-style services would be introduced in four other divisional headquarters: Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, and Dera Ismail Khan, following feasibility studies.
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