Service areas in Motorway are opened for the convenience of the travellers to give them facilities but unfortunately, they are also taking advantage of people by charging double money. At various rest areas, tuck shops prices are almost double or triple the market actual price. Last week I travelled from Multan to Lahore and the bus stopped at Rajhana service station where the cup of tea was charged for 120 rupees which is equal to the price of 1-kilo milk.
Among the food items sold at inflated rates include coffee/tea, juices, mineral water, soft/cold drinks, biscuits and chips. It is the duty of NHA to check overpricing by carrying out surprise inspections at different times on a regular basis. The government should maintain check and balance on these rest areas.
MARYAM NADEEM
LAHORE
