This is in response to an article carried on these pages of this newspaper a few days ago titled ‘Metro bus a joy ride’ by Mr Hashim bin Rashid. Please note that the Punjab Government has implemented the project with the best of intentions and after ensuring due diligence. The author has not only made inaccurate assertions but also the article is clearly riddled with factual errors. The basic tenor and argument of the article is misleading and smacks of bias. Similar aspersions were cast on the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-II). But history is witness to the fact that it turned out to be a roaring success and has stood the test of time and scrutiny. The Punjab Government is committed to making the Metro Bus System a resounding and long-term success. The political leadership under the able guidance of the chief minister has steered the process right through and remains resolute in keeping things on track and take service delivery to a higher level. The purposefulness with which the entire initiative has been approached will help in addressing the teething problems and removing the bottlenecks efficiently.