PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government allocated a budget of rupees 1 billion to TransPeshawar on Friday for the operations of the Peshawar BRT service during the four-month period from November 2023 to February 2024.

Additionally, funds have been promptly disbursed to cover the ongoing operational costs, ensuring that outstanding payments to service providers for the BRT are promptly settled. Contrary to recent speculations, there is no truth to the rumors of the service being closed or limited due to a lack of funding. TransPeshawar remains committed to delivering exceptional public transportation services to the residents of Peshawar.

Zafar Ullah Khan, Special Assistant to Chief Minister for Transport and Housing has emphasized the importance of uninterrupted BRT operations, stating, “Zu Peshawar currently serves an impressive 300,000 passengers daily. Any disruption or closure, even for a short period, would have far-reaching consequences on the lives of Peshawar’s residents and the socio-economic fabric of the city.”

He expressed his gratitude towards the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government, particularly Minister of Finance Ahmad Rasool Bangash, for their unwavering support and timely release of funds. “These funds will play a pivotal role in settling the outstanding payments to the service providers, ensuring the continued provision of the highest quality services to the people of Peshawar”, he concluded.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2023