CNG stations shut-down continues

LAHORE: All the CNG filling stations in Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan and Sahiwal regions remain closed on Tuesday the second day of three day CNG shut-down from Monday to Wednesday to comply with gas shortage management plan.

People faced problems in reaching their destinations due to dearth of public transport.In the city and at GT road a large number of people kept waiting for public transport as several vehicles remained off road. CNG closure hits thousands of commuters in the provincial capital and those travelling inter-city routes.

Monpolising the situation,rickshaw drivers charged much higher fares ,while the wagons plying the city routes also charged extra five to ten rupees.

CNG filling stations would resume service on Thursday morning after three-day closure.