The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has officially announced a 100% increase in ticket prices for all metro feeder and electric bus services in Islamabad, effective June 1, 2025.
New Fare: Rs. 100 (Flat Rate)
- Previous Fare: Rs. 50
- New Fare: Rs. 100
- Applies to: Orange Line, Green Line, Blue Line, and all electric buses
- Coverage: All 17 citywide routes
Impact on Daily Commuters
With nearly 90,000 daily riders, this hike will directly affect:
- Students
- Daily wage workers
- Office employees
- Low-income families
Public transport has been a cost-effective mode of travel for thousands in Islamabad, making this fare revision a major shift in affordability.
Why the Fare Hike?
According to CDA officials:
- The government subsidy for operational costs has been reduced from 50% to 30%
- CDA will still bear a subsidy of Rs. 1.5 to 1.75 billion annually, down from Rs. 3.5 billion
This financial cutback prompted the fare revision to maintain service sustainability.
Previous Fare Hike Was Delayed
- A similar fare increase was planned for May 26, 2025
- However, it was withdrawn after public backlash
- The revised fare structure is now final and being implemented without rollback
What This Means
This fare hike may lead to:
- Reduced accessibility to public transport for lower-income groups
- Increased burden on Islamabad's already limited transportation alternatives
- Renewed calls for policy review and transport subsidies
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