LAHORE: A private company operating the Lahore Metrobus service has announced that it will suspend all operations from August 11 over the non-payment of fuel-related dues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company has sent a final notice to the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA), saying that its financial resources have been exhausted and it is no longer in a position to continue Metrobus operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the company, a court order issued on July 29 has not yet been implemented, prompting it to announce the suspension of services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company said a meeting held on August 6 had agreed on steps to resolve the issue, but said that the Punjab Mass Transit Authority had so far failed to take any effective measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It said the authority had not paid the amount owed for fuel following an increase in fuel prices, leaving the operator facing severe financial difficulties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The company warned that unless the issues relating to fuel supplies and outstanding payments were resolved, all Lahore Metrobus operations would be suspended from August 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Company sources said the court had also ruled in favour of the private operator in the fuel-related dispute, while several notices had previously been issued to the Punjab Mass Transit Authority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Transport department denied reports that the Metrobus service was being shut down, saying there was no such matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The spokesperson said the dispute with the private company was currently pending before the court, while parallel mediation between the two sides was also underway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Transport department said both legal and mediation channels were being pursued to resolve the dispute.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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