Travelers in Pakistan are experiencing a sharp increase in the cost of their commute as bus drivers raise the cost of bus fares by 20 percent following a colossal rise in fuel prices. Fare in Karachi local buses has risen to reach Rs 100, and intercity fare (such as Lahore to Karachi) has increased by thousands of rupees, squeezing household budgets in the run-up to Eid.
In Karachi, the minimum bus fare jumped from Rs30 to Rs50. If you are traveling across the city, expect to pay a maximum bus fare of Rs100. This change hits students and workers the hardest. Rickshaws and taxis also followed suit, raising their rates by 20%.
Diesel price surge drives everything. Buses run on diesel. Operators pass the cost straight to passengers. Transporters across Pakistan increased fares by 20% or more within days.
In Karachi, the minimum and maximum fare are now Rs50 and Rs100 respectively. This affects the daily commuters, students and workers who use minibuses and wagons to travel on short distances.
Intercity travel costs more too.
- Lahore to Rawalpindi executive bus fare rose from Rs2,250 to Rs2,480.
- Executive Plus went from Rs3,350 to Rs3,680.
- Lahore to Murree climbed from Rs3,100 to Rs3,720.
- Lahore to Karachi increased by Rs3,000 to Rs13,200 on some services.
Other routes follow suit. Islamabad to Lahore now costs around Rs2,100 (up from Rs1,700). Islamabad to Peshawar hits Rs1,000 (up from Rs800). Most intercity tickets rose Rs300 to Rs600, depending on distance and class.
The impact spreads beyond buses. Rickshaws and taxis raised fares by about 20%. Goods transport charges increased 20%, which pushes up food and delivery prices. Pakistan Railways adjusted fares: economy class up 5%, AC classes up 10%.
As Eid draws near, families fear the cost of travelling home. An increase in the transport cost can further increase inflation because goods are being transported at an additional cost.
source https://enews.hamariweb.com/pakistan/bus-fare-increase-in-karachi-after-diesel-price-hike-2026/
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