Twin cities school vans raise monthly fees after fuel surge
Parents in Islamabad and Rawalpindi say drivers want Rs2,000–4,000 more a month for short school runs; owners call the rise unavoidable after fuel, CNG and challan costs.
School van and private transport owners in Islamabad and Rawalpindi have raised monthly fares by up to 40% after the recent petrol price surge.
Parents say operators are seeking Rs2,000 to Rs4,000 more a month, often for schools only 3–5 km away, with no regulatory check.
One mother in G-10 said her F-7 school van fee jumped from Rs6,000 to Rs8,000; owners say costs include CNG, maintenance and challans.
Van owners argue the increase is unavoidable and that one operator claimed a rise of about Rs1,500 was justified.