Petrol pain doubles ride fares

Daily fuel costs for ride-hailing bikers and drivers have surged, increasing operational expenses.—AFP/file • Yango costs rise 64pc; Islamabad fares up 35pc• Commuters turn to carpooling groups• WhatsApp hubs grow as safety fears limit shared rides• Petrol prices have surged to Rs415 per litre from Rs253 in February KARACHI: “The rates seem to have doubled,” said Namrah, who used to pay Rs600-650 to commute from Nazimabad to Tipu Sultan using ride-sharing services. After the first jump in p...