RAWALPINDI: Public transport, including the metro bus services, resumed in Lahore and Rawalpindi on Tuesday after a four-day suspension that had caused major inconvenience to commuters.
The service had been halted on October 9 due to security concerns following a protest call by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP).
ORANGE LINE TRAIN SERVICE RESUMES IN LAHORE
The Orange Line Metro Train in Lahore also resumed operations on Tuesday after a five-day suspension. The Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) said the closure was a precautionary step amid security alerts and traffic disruptions caused by road closures in several key areas.
Officials confirmed that services are now running on the entire route, providing much-needed relief to commuters.
LAHORE METRO BUS SERVICE REOPENS
Along with the Orange Line, the Lahore Metro Bus Service has also been fully restored after a four-day suspension. Operations were halted earlier due to administrative restrictions and road blockages linked to security advisories.
The PMTA said both services were reinstated after a detailed review of security and traffic conditions, ensuring safe and smooth travel for passengers.
PARTIAL OPERATIONS IN ISLAMABAD
In Islamabad, the Metro Bus Service has been partially restored. Officials said buses are now operating between Saddar Station and Kashmir Highway, marking the first phase of reopening. However, the section between Faiz Ahmad Faiz Station and Pak Secretariat remains closed due to containers and security blockades around D-Chowk.
Authorities said full operations would resume once all routes are cleared. Meanwhile, the Blue, Green, and Red Line Metro Bus Services in Islamabad have also restarted, while electric bus routes are running on a limited scale. Restrictions persist near the Red Zone.
