Punjab government is set to transform public transport in Rawalpindi by introducing a modern e-transport system.
A total of 120 electric buses will operate in the city. In the first phase, 45 buses have already arrived, and the fleet will grow to 80 buses within a few months. This expansion will happen after the remodelling of Kutchery Chowk, which will allow six additional routes to open.
So far, four out of 10 planned routes are operational. The remaining six routes will start once development work on Kutchery Chowk and other roads is completed.
Together, the 10 routes will cover 86 kilometers, connecting major areas such as the airport, railway station, metro bus hubs, general bus stand, Islamabad, and other key parts of Rawalpindi.
Punjab to Run Electric buses from Gujar Khan to T-Chowk
To improve public transport connectivity and sustainable mobility, the Punjab government has announced plans to operate 15 electric buses from Gujar Khan to T-Chowk, linking the area directly with Rawalpindi and Islamabad from next month.
As per the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Secretary Asad Shirazi, the authority has already approved the route. The electric buses are ready to initiate from Gujar Khan Adda, pass through Mandra, and reach T-Chowk, which is considered to be a key entry point connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The service will operate along the G.T. Road, offering a direct, appropriate, and environmentally friendly travel option for daily commuters.
Read more: 80 electric buses will be launched on different routes of Rawalpindi by mid-October
Expansion of e-transport system in Rawalpindi
The Punjab electric bus project is also gaining momentum in Rawalpindi. Officials confirmed that the number of electric buses operating in the city will increase from 45 to 80 in the coming months. This expansion will take place after the completion of road remodeling and infrastructure development at Kutcheri Chowk.
Presently, electric buses are operating on four routes in Rawalpindi, serving more than 26,000 passengers daily. With the opening of six additional routes,
- Authorities are expecting for massive rise in ridership
- It will reduce traffic issues
- Moreover, it will also reduce air pollution in the twin cities
New e-bus depot and future routes
To support the growing fleet, an electric bus depot on Peshawar Road is almost complete. Once operational, it is going to permit the transport department to deploy more buses efficiently and improve service frequency. In total, the Government allocated 10 routes for electric buses in Rawalpindi, and this depicts the dedication and commitment of the Government to clean urban transport.
Read More: 87 electric buses will be launched across four routes of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Electric buses inaugurated in Jhelum
Meanwhile, Punjab Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan inaugurated 15 electric buses in Jhelum, where they will initially operate on three different routes. More buses will hit the roads next month. Provincial Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique stated that improving transport, along with health, education, business, and communication, is still a top priority of the government.
This expansion of e-buses from Gujar Khan to T-Chowk is making a massive move toward
- Affordable
- Eco-friendly
- Modern public transport in Punjab