ISLAMABAD: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the allocation of 240 electric buses to 24 districts in southern Punjab.
This decision was made during a special meeting reviewing transport projects and the electric bus initiative’s progress.
CM Maryam Nawaz emphasized inclusive development, insisting that villages should be on par with urban centers and all districts treated equally.
Electric Bus Distribution and Transit Projects
The first phase involves distributing 240 electric buses across southern districts.
Between August and October, an additional 500 electric buses will be deployed in major cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, and Rawalpindi.
By year-end, Punjab expects to introduce a total of 600 electric buses, with 400 dedicated to the Clean Air Programme in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Kasur, and Lahore.
Ongoing Transit Developments
Updates on the Gujranwala Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system were also discussed, including its 22 km route with 28 stations and 80 feeder buses.
Plans to extend the BRT route to Gakhar Mandi and build four electric bus depots were reviewed.
Progress on Faisalabad’s Orange and Red Line transit systems was highlighted, with daily ridership projected at over 185,000 for the Red Line and 111,000 for the Orange Line.
The Red Line’s extension now connects Faisalabad Industrial Estate to Salami Chowk, following the Chief Minister’s directives.
