Peshawar’s BRT expansion is no longer just a plan to extend service to a few roads. The latest discussions under Chief Minister Sohail Afridi show a broader, more integrated vision for the city’s rapid transit system. The proposed second Ring Road, stretching approximately 31 kilometers through southern Peshawar, is now being evaluated as a potential corridor for a dedicated BRT track. This complements earlier decisions to strengthen infrastructure at key hubs: a dedicated ramp at Karkhano Station, with an estimated cost of Rs 500 million, will support seamless BRT operations. Taken together, these updates point to a larger push that goes beyond route extensions—encompassing infrastructure upgrades, integration with major roads, and planning for future fleet and service expansion across the southern districts of the city. The first expansion plan has already changed When the government first outlined …
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