Punjab’s transport standoff eased on Monday after talks between the government and goods transporters, with authorities reportedly temporarily suspending challans for commercial vehicles.
The strike, which aimed to paralyze transport operations, saw minimal impact on the ground, as most urban and intercity routes — including metro buses and e-buses — continued to run normally.
🚍 What Happened?
Officials say a joint review committee is being formed to examine transporters’ concerns.
Until its recommendations are finalized, the government has paused ticketing and enforcement under the new commercial transport rules.
Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan confirmed that implementation of Traffic Rules 2025 for commercial fleets has been halted and changes will be introduced where required.
🔁 Conflicting Claims Continue
While transport authorities in Gujranwala stated that the strike has been called off, Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb publicly denied these reports, claiming no such decision has been made.
Earlier, Secretary RTA Asad Abbas Shirazi reassured citizens that transport activity remained largely uninterrupted, warning that any attempt to block or disrupt services would invite legal action.
He reiterated that pick-and-drop operators must follow passenger limits stated in their permits, stressing that safety rules will not be compromised.
The provincial government has received a detailed performance report on intercity and urban operations, confirming that D-class bus stands did not join the strike.
