The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has diverted Metro feeder route FR-10 due to toll tax restrictions imposed by the National Highway Authority (NHA) at Sangjani, Interior Minister Senator Mohsin Naqvi informed the National Assembly.
The route, originally operating from Golra Mor Metro Station to Taxila via N-5, was rerouted through Margalla Road after NHA declined to allow bus passage without toll payment.
The minister stated that the CDA is currently providing up to 50% subsidy to ensure smooth operation of the feeder service, which is part of a public welfare initiative aimed at connecting Islamabad’s suburbs with the main city. Despite multiple requests to the NHA for toll exemption for the electric feeder buses, no response has been received so far, he added.
According to the written reply, the original FR-10 route covered several key points, including 26 Number, Tarnol, G-15, G-16, Saifia Road, Sarai Kharbooza, E-16, E-17, and Sangjani before reaching Taxila. However, the toll restrictions have forced the CDA to divert operations through alternate roads, affecting public accessibility in these areas.
Senator Naqvi informed the house that CDA intends to restore the original route as soon as the toll exemption issue is settled with NHA. Once operations are resumed on the designated path, the feeder route will reconnect several outer sectors and suburban localities with the rest of Islamabad’s public transport network.
The minister further mentioned that the matter of toll exemption for feeder electric buses operating between 26 Chungi and Taxila has been formally referred to NHA for consideration. He said the civic authority awaits NHA’s response to facilitate the full reinstatement of the route as part of the city’s planned future transport corridor.