40 PSVs challaned for defying anti-coronavirus SOPs.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration challaned around 40 public service vehicles (PSVs) over non-compliance of anti-coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Secretary, Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA), Kamran Cheema took action during his recent visit at general bus stands in the capital city to ensure implementation of SOPs.

Around seven bus-stands were checked including Faizabad, 'Chungi no 26' Karachi Company and the management of five bus stands were fined Rs 35, 000 for defying

anti-coronavirus guidelines.

Talking to reporter on Sunday, Cheema said teams of ITA were monitoring bus terminals and wagon stands regularly to ensure the implementation of SOPs.

Stern actions were being taken against the violators at the spot, following the directions of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, he added.

He appealed passengers and transporters to cooperate with the district administration so the second wave of COVID-19 may possibly be contained.

Meanwhile, daily commuters in twin cities complained about the non-compliance of SOPs at PSVs, posing a serious threat to their lives.

They said despite strict warnings by the authorities concerned, passengers and transporters were not demonstrating seriousness towards the...