Punjab Govt Introduces Special Travel Card for Students
LAHORE – The Punjab government has announced a Special Travel Card to facilitate students’ daily commute across the province, particularly in major cities.
The initiative was approved during a cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, as part of broader efforts to improve public services and enhance public transport accessibility.
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Key Features of the Student Travel Card
- Affordable and convenient travel options within the mass transit system.
- Targeted relief for students to ease their daily commute.
- Part of a larger initiative that includes free travel for senior citizens and differently-abled individuals.
Additional Transport Developments
The Punjab cabinet also discussed:
- A new tram service to improve urban mobility.
- A dedicated transport service for differently-abled individuals to enhance accessibility.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed authorities to expedite the implementation of the student travel card, ensuring students can benefit from this initiative soon. The move is expected to make education more accessible by reducing transportation costs for young learners.
