RAWALPINDI: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to inaugurate a new electric public bus service in Rawalpindi on October 15.
The service is aimed at providing citizens with a modern, affordable and eco-friendly transport facility.
87 air-conditioned electric buses would operate on 10 routes in different phases.
The first phase will cover the route from Rawat to Motorway Chowk, offering commuters a comfortable and reliable travel option.
The total length of these routes is 86 kilometres, connecting Rawalpindi with the airport, railway station, metro bus stations, general bus stand, Islamabad, and other parts of the garrison city.
Route One will run from the Railway Station to the Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench, while Route Two will cover Koral Chowk to Fawara Chowk.
Route Three will operate from Umar Baig Chowk to Mandi Mor, and Route Four from Munawar Colony to Saddar. Route Five will connect Marrir Chowk to Motorway Mor, while Route Six will run from Faizabad to Tramri Chowk.
Route Seven will operate from IJP Metro Station to Kuri Road, and Route Eight from Saddar to Lalarukh Colony. Route Nine will link Umair Baig Road to Qadeemi Imambargah Mohallah, while Route Ten will run through Saddar.
The fare had been set at an affordable Rs20 per ride. Students and senior citizens aged 60 and above would be allowed to travel free of charge.
