The Punjab government will launch 80 electric buses in Rawalpindi by the middle of October, introducing a new public transport system aimed at reducing pollution and easing urban congestion.
Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema confirmed that the buses will operate on 10 newly designated routes covering 86 kilometers. The system will be linked to Islamabad’s transport network, allowing residents of the twin cities to travel seamlessly.
A new bus depot is being constructed on 28 kanals of land along Peshawar Road, with capacity for up to 100 buses. The initiative is part of Punjab’s Annual Development Programme 2025–26, which also includes building urban bus depots with allied infrastructure.
Officials said that the electric bus service is designed to provide modern transport facilities to underserved areas not currently covered by the Metro Bus system.
| Route No. | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Railway Station | Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench |
| 2 | Koral Chowk | Fawara Chowk |
| 3 | Umar Baig Chowk | Mandi Mor |
| 4 | Munawar Colony | Saddar |
| 5 | Marrir Chowk | Motorway Mor |
| 6 | Faizabad | Tramri Chowk |
| 7 | IJP Metro Station | Kuri Road |
| 8 | Saddar | Lalarukh Colony |
| 9 | Umair Baig Road | Qadeemi Imambargah Mohallah |
| 10 | Saddar | Saddar (loop service) |
Authorities said the project will help modernize the city’s transport, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and cut emissions in the garrison city and cantonment areas.
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