Islamabad:A delegation of Islamabad and Rawalpindi transporters, headed by Haji Akhtar Awan, called on Chief Commissioner (Islamabad) Shahid Mahmood and apprised him of problems being faced by them.

The chief commissioner assured them that their problems would be resolved immediately. The transporters informed that some students travel on rooftops of buses which is quite dangerous. The chief commissioner directed ITA Secretary Bashir Ahmed to coordinate with the Federal Directorate of Education and Islamabad Traffic Police to ensure that nobody travels on rooftops of buses and take action against those found violating traffic rules.

He also directed the ITA secretary to hold meetings with principals and parents and brief them on safe travel.

He said that the local administration is working on a transport scheme for students.

The transporters, including Haji Ahktar Awan, Haji Nawab, Sultan Awan and Gulfam, thanked the chief commissioner and called off the strike for March 10. The news