Punjab receives 87 new electric buses to serve Rawalpindi, Islamabad

The Punjab government has acquired 87 new air-conditioned electric buses from China, which have arrived in Rawalpindi, aiming to provide citizens with affordable yet modern travelling facilities.

The project will cover an extensive area of 84 kilometers across the twin cities. The buses are equipped with Wi-Fi, Global Positioning System (GPS) tracking, and mobile charging ports.

Sources reported that construction work has already begun at the former Government Transport Service (GTS) station. Charging stations are yet to be constructed across various locations in the city.

Read: Electric bus rollout hits roadblock

Travelling through these buses will be cost-free for senior citizens aged above 60, while normal fares have been set at Rs20 per ticket.

The project was supposed to be inaugurated on October 15 by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, but it was delayed due to the civil unrest by Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) across Punjab.

Read more: Electric bus service set to roll out in Pindi

Malik Abrar stated that the people of Rawalpindi were eagerly awaiting the chief minister's visit, describing the project as a landmark public welfare initiative aimed at easing daily commuting challenges and extending modern facilities to all segments of society.

He cited notable initiatives such as the School Revamping Programme, the establishment of Mother and Child Hospitals, the Punjab Green Tractor Scheme, subsidised food programmes, and digital governance reforms - all reflecting the Punjab government’s commitment to transforming Punjab into a modern, prosperous, and welfare-oriented province.