NAWABSHAH: A joint team of Assistant Commissioners of all talukas and officials of Transport department on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Abrar Ahmed Jaffar mounted a massive campaign for removal of CNG cylinders from public transport and observance SOPs.

During the campaign, teams inspected 60 public transport vehicles throughout the district. The teams imposed a fine of Rs. 11, 000 on violating SOPs, absence of Vehicle Fitness Certificate and over-charging of fares while the team impounded two vehicles on non-production of vehicle documents.

Teams also issued warnings to public transport owners for removal of CNG cylinders installed against law. The Deputy Commissioner said that the Sindh Government has imposed a ban on use of CNG cylinders in public transport.