Punjab provides free public transport during Basant: Marriyum
Pakistan
Punjab government offers free public transport in Lahore from Feb 6–8 and uses AI and drone surveillance to reduce smog, urging citizens to limit private vehicle use.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced special environmental measures for citizens during the Basant festival.
In a statement from Lahore, she said wind speeds are currently low, and the Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 192. However, progress has been made in smog control through modern data, scientific models, and technology.
To ease environmental pressure during Basant, the Punjab government will provide free public transport for Lahore residents from February 6 to 8. Buses, Metro Bus services, and the Orange Line Metro Train will be available at no cost for three days.
Free public transport announced for Basant in Lahore
Aurangzeb appealed to citizens to reduce the use of private vehicles and prioritize collective transportation.
She added that joint measures are being taken to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution, with artificial intelligence systems actively identifying pollution hotspots.
The minister also highlighted that drone surveillance is being used to monitor factories, brick kilns, and vehicles, ensuring strict enforcement of environmental regulations.
