The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has introduced real-time tracking of electric and metro buses on Google Maps through its newly integrated CDA Mobile App.
The initiative allows passengers to view bus routes, stops, and schedules directly on their smartphones, offering accurate guidance, time-saving features, and easier travel options across Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
According to CDA officials, the system covers both the electric bus feeder routes and the entire metro bus network.
Electric buses, launched in July 2024, currently operate on 13 feeder routes, including services from Faizabad to NUST, PIMS to Bari Imam, Police Lines to D-12, Abpara to Tramri, and several others. Weekend tourist routes also run from PIMS to Daman-e-Koh and Shakarparian, making public transport accessible to scenic points in the capital.
The Metro Bus Service, which has expanded over the years, is also part of the integration.
The Red Line operates between Saddar and Pak Secretariat, while the Orange Line connects Peshawar Mor to Islamabad International Airport. The Green Line runs from Bhara Kahu to PIMS, the Blue Line links Gulberg with Faizabad, and the Purple Line connects Taramri with Aabpara. Together, these routes form the backbone of Islamabad’s mass transit network.
With the new integration, commuters can now track real-time bus arrivals and departures, identify nearest stops, and plan their journeys more efficiently using Google Maps. The initiative is expected to not only improve passenger convenience but also encourage greater use of public transport, reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution in the federal capital.
The CDA Mobile App is available for download on both Android and iOS platforms. Passengers can access the service through the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store, ensuring seamless navigation and an improved commuting experience.
Don’t get me wrong . People want to use bus services and to use public transport
But currently it’s not utilized correctly. Not only most bus routes are in traffic , but takes longer to reach.
So what’s the point of public transport being slow ? It should have is own lane without having to stop for traffic signals. No cars or bikes allowed on that lane
Go to Karachi and see what it cost to normal person for creating separate metro track. you will thank Allah for what you have here.
Is that your best shot ? Why not Amsterdam? Tokyo ? Oslo ? Frieburg ? Hague ? Brussels ? All have dedicated track for public transports to operate. People can’t afford rent in Freiburg as everyone wants to move there . They don’t allow cars at all to enter the town limits.
Karachi issues is due to lack of your govt ability to work on it
I went Singapore and mostly they use same matro ns electric busses and 100% same busses n jrny.but there people thanked for such kind of facilities
The link in the first sentence “through its newly integrated CDA Mobile App” is only taking you to propakistani’s website rather than an App page on Play-store/Apple-store.
Link of the android app plz??
In Google Maps, Punjab’s PMA Metro department offers 90% accurate data on its Orange Line, Metro, and Speedo services, based on their planned timetable, although it’s not in real-time. Drivers and train operators aim to stick to this schedule.
On my route of fr 4 and fr 7, buses donot follow properly 10 minutes interval , when it comes late, too much passengers gather on one stop, whick results in a way that bus doesn’t open its doors for passengers
Rtu
CDA failed to provide the said service in well manner. Ten minutes time went to almost half hour.
It would be great if a link directing to the app download is also provided
I m from Burma Town so it might better if this area also concluded
Mr arslan khattak
Your information is wrong and you update wrong things.
Please confirm your news first then write any update .
Only 1link on Google browser gives 90%accurate information about routs not real time tracking that is
safar.fyi
Please any one need electric metro or other metro in rawalpindi Islamabad please browse give link on Google search engine
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته
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Do not write message in “All Capital Letters” its hard to read and online equivalent of “Shouting”.
The electric bus route of pims to police foundation. Please provide the Electric bus service stop G-8/4 T&T colony, post office colony and PWD colony G-8/4 islamabad.
Whats the name of the app?
Its goods so far.
Essentially there should be some feed back for driver its very important that’s how much people are in waiting on coming stop points,drivers will be able to manage rush by software generated suggestions.My company is already making these algorithms.