MUZAFFARABAD (Kashmir English): As Eid approaches, Muzaffarabad citizens are facing difficulties due to unchecked fare hikes by the transport mafia in Azad Kashmir, prompting demands for immediate government action.
Residents of Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) have identified that when Eid draws near the transport mafia begins its operations with exorbitant fare schemes which the transport department watches without intervention. People travel with substantial difficulties because of these circumstances.
Details show that individuals going for Eid shopping purposes together with hometown visits experience expensive travel costs. Transporters operate without observing government-established fare rates and make their charging schemes thus worsening public challenges. Individuals from multiple cities and communities arriving at Muzaffarabad face challenges along with workers who intend to celebrate Eid with their families.
The people in the district ask the administration to investigate these unreasonable fare increases immediately for the implementation of proper fare regulation. Public problems from inflation and unemployment worsen when the transport mafia uses its power to extort money from people.
People are requesting the District administration to take action and hold the transport mafia accountable for not following official rates so public travellers can receive accessible and affordable service.
Public opinion in Muzaffarabad indicates that transport mafia increases rates too high during Eid despite official inactivity from the transport department. The prices rise so high that travellers returning home for Eid must bear steep financial costs.
People in Muzaffarabad ask the district administration to quickly respond to unfair fare increases and make transporters respect official rate schedules. The public demands rigorous action against the transport mafia because they wish to experience cheaper transportation during this period when unemployment and inflation persist.
Unregulated fare hikes by the transport mafia create significant problems for the general public, especially during peak travel seasons like Eid. The unacceptable price hikes create more financial challenges for citizens who face rising inflation and unemployment rates. Transporters take advantage of passengers because there is no control or monitoring from relevant inspection bodies.
When transport costs rise excessively without cause it disrupts travel schedules and weakens public confidence in the transport system. Strict regulatory measures combined with consistent monitoring must be implemented to hold violators accountable and protect commuters’ rights while offering affordable and fair transportation.
