Some months ago, there was some some news that the rate from going from Kahna to Shahdra... was Rs140! This fare was calculated in order to pay back the loan incurred on the project. Right now, "the public transport fare from Kahna to Shahdara is between Rs 20 to 25. By 2011, it would rise between Rs 25 and Rs 30." So my question is.... why would a government want to build such a system FOR the people when the people themselves wouldn't want to pay for using such an expensive mode of transportation?
news
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\07\07\story_7-7-2007_pg13_2
The mass transit was supposed to be inaugurated on the 3rd of November but even that deadline has passed and no new date has been announced. When will this system get inaugurated? Argggghhhh
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Indeed great, Dear admin of this blog, I really appreciate to intriduce this page as I am looking for LRMTS specific blog. Many thanks. I ll be a continuous reader from now on .
After reading the news of the Scam in this much needed project, we should now give up hopes of seeing it being materialized.... Ironic....
Faisal How can u authenticate your claim that the work on LRMTS shall start after the emergency which is supposed to be lifted on Dec 16, 2007.
LRMTS will solve traffic problems: caretaker CM
Staff Report
LAHORE: The Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System (LRMTS) will prove to be a milestone in overcoming traffic problems of the city and will result in provision of safe, comfortable and affordable transport facility to the masses, said caretaker Chief Minister Justice (r) Ejaz Nisar on Wednesday.
He was presiding over a high level meeting regarding the LRMTS project at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat. He said the foundation stone of the project would soon be laid.
Planning and Development (P&D) chairman Suleman Ghani gave a detailed briefing about the project.
Justice (r) Nisar said the system would consist of underground tube system and a modern rail system at the ground level. He said the first phase of the project would be from Hamza Town to Shahdara and the second phase would start from Thokar Niaz Baig and terminate at Lahore Station GT Road.
He said implementation of the project would give an impetus to construction activities, which would generate thousands of job opportunities. He said the project would result in safe and affordable transport facilities and improvement in the overall traffic management of the city.
He said the project would also promote economic and tourist activities that would improve the socio-economic condition of the people and leave a positive impact on the overall economy of the province.
Chief secretary Salman Siddique said the LRMTS would leave a positive impact on the environment and raise the living standard of the masses.
Suleman Ghani said the project would highlight the city’s culture and generate job opportunities at a large scale. He said setting up of a separate institution was being considered for the management and implementation of the project, which would be completed under the public-private partnership.
Law minister Mehmood Sheikh, Communication and Works (C&W) minister Mubashar Lucman, Forests minister Pir Saad Ahsanuddin, C&W secretary Ahsan Raja, Transport secretary Agha Nadeem and other senior officials were present on the occasion.
Its heartening to hear the news of this meeting that the project is still in the Government considerations.But the exact time to announce the inauguration is required as meetings and meetings shall not serve the purpose.
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