CM Punjab launches first fully electric bus service

Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has inaugurated the province's first fully electric bus service in Lahore, the provincial capital. The new fleet consists of buses with a capacity of 30 seats and the ability to carry 80 passengers.

The electric buses are equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and ramps for people with disabilities.

In a bid to improve safety, anti-slip flooring has been installed, and cameras are placed to prevent harassment.

To ensure efficiency, nine specialized charging stations have been set up, and each bus will be able to cover a distance of 250 kilometers on a full charge.

A digital wallet and card system will also be introduced to facilitate cashless travel.The electric bus service will initially operate on a 21 km route from the Railway Station to Green Town.

By mid-February, the service will begin, with buses running every 9 minutes, and 42 modern bus shelters to be installed. The service is expected to cater to 17,000 passengers daily.

The Chief Minister also reviewed plans for installing solar fans, water coolers, and surveillance cameras at bus stations and emphasized special training for 70 bus drivers.

Additionally, discussions were held about the introduction of electric taxis in Punjab.