Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani, announced a major breakthrough in female transportation as 99% of previously idle buses have been restored to full functionality.
Speaking at the National Assembly’s Standing Committee meeting, Wani revealed that the pink buses are now serving 8,000 girls from rural areas, enabling them to travel to urban schools safely and conveniently.
He also highlighted plans to seek additional budgetary allocations to upgrade school facilities in rural regions, aiming to provide modern amenities and bridge the urban-rural educational gap.
The operational pink bus service builds upon the government’s initiative, “No Fare No Barrier,” launched under the Prime Minister’s directive to facilitate female students and teachers. Covering rural to urban routes in Islamabad, the service ensures accessible and free transportation for women in the education sector.
Key Routes
The service includes 20 pink buses running on specific routes to maximize accessibility. These buses operate during school hours to ensure minimal waiting times. Key routes include:
- Route 1-A: Nilore to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 1-B: Nilore (Ziarat Stop) to Secretariat
- Route 2-A: Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via F-6)
- Route 2-B: Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via G-6)
- Route 3-A: Humak to Secretariat
- Route 3-B: Humak to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 4-A: I-14 (IJP Road) to Secretariat
- Route 4-B: I-14 (IJP Road) to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 5-A: B-17 to Secretariat (via Margalla Avenue)
- Route 5-B: B-17 to Secretariat (via GT Road, G-14)
The buses operate twice daily to align with school hours. Morning services are available from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM, while afternoon services run from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, ensuring students and teachers can commute without delays.
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