Lahore: The Punjab government has formulated a business plan to increase the revenue for Orange Line Metro Train (OLMT), according to a news report published on March 23.
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In order to curtail revenue losses and boost profits for the OLMT project, the provincial government has planned to lease out 27 stations to interested firms. These stations will be handed-over on a one-year lease. The plan also includes the construction of commercial shops at different stations.
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It was revealed that the maintenance and upkeep of these Orange Line Metro Train stations will be the responsibility of the firms. The decrease in the number of OLMT passengers has been attributed to people preferring private transport options as well as adhering to precautionary measures in regards to the pandemic.