The public transportation system of our country has been a matter of contention for years, owing to its backdated nature and a lack of discipline displayed by those directly involved.
However, as the majority of the population is reliant on public transport, it has been in need of a drastic makeover to accurately resemble our impressive economic progress over the last decades.
It is reassuring, therefore, that the system is finally being brought up to speed. An e-ticketing system has been implemented for about 30 bus companies operating in Mirpur, enabling passengers to buy their tickets and pay the fares hassle-free.
The e-ticketing service is also expected to be introduced to all bus service companies in the capital early next year.
This is a welcome development. E-ticketing is expected to regulate bus fares and bring order to an otherwise disorderly system, facilitating ease of access and use for regular commuters.
According to authorities, adequate manpower has been assigned for the smooth implementation of the new service, which can assist significantly in bringing lasting -- and necessary -- changes to the public transport system.
These are the kinds of initiatives that can help elevate our position as a developing nation, with the convenience and comfort of the general public ensured.
Additionally, the service is proving to be lucrative for the bus companies too, earning them a profit in the initial stages.
If the authorities follow through with this project accordingly, it has the potential to not only transform the system, but also reduce a number of difficulties that providers and recipients of the service have been subjected to for years on end.
It is also imperative that the required adjustments are made to the system to make it a sustainable solution, so that we do not revert to our regressive model.
As we continue to make strides as a nation, we must ensure that all aspects of our country can keep up with the times, so as to achieve a state of true and complete development.
