Punjab govt to provide free public transport during Basant festival
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Home Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar expresses satisfaction, says citizens will enjoy free travel without worry The Punjab government on Saturday announced it would provide free public transport facilities during the upcoming Basant festival as part of a special initiative with the Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) finalising its plan. “As part of the Basant celebrations from February 6-8, free public transport facilities will be available in Lahore in accordance with the directions of CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. This initiative aims to facilitate citizens, promote safe mobility, and ensure smooth movement across the city during the festive days,” the Punjab Masstransit Authority said in a statement. The move follows the Punjab government’s decision to grant special permission for Basant celebrations from Feb 6 to 8, restricting the festival exclusively to Lahore under a comprehensive set of legal, administrative and safety measures aimed at preventing the fatalities that had earlier prompted its ban.
Published: January 31, 2026 4:30 pm
Source: The Express Tribune — Read original