ISLAMABAD (PEN) : The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has announced a significant fare hike for public transport services in the federal capital, doubling the one-way fare for both metro and electric feeder buses from *Rs 50 to Rs 100, effective **May 26, 2025*.
Fare Hike to Affect Over 90,000 Daily Commuters
The increase applies uniformly across all metro and electric bus services, including stop-to-stop fares, which will also now cost *Rs 100* regardless of the distance travelled. These services operate across *17 routes in Islamabad, serving an estimated **90,000 passengers daily*, many of whom rely on the low-cost transit options for their daily commutes.
Public Impact and Operational Scope
The fare adjustment is expected to have a widespread impact on working-class commuters, students, and other regular users of public transport in the city. The CDA did not provide a detailed rationale for the sharp increase, but such moves are typically associated with rising operational costs, fuel price fluctuations, or budgetary constraints.
The metro and electric bus systems have been central to Islamabad’s public transport infrastructure, aiming to offer a clean and efficient alternative to private vehicles and reduce urban congestion and pollution.
Further statements from the CDA or transport department regarding the fare revision policy, potential subsidies, or passenger support measures are yet to be released.
