240 E-Buses Coming to Punjab
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is playing a key role in the development of Punjab. That is why he has announced to provide 240 electric buses to 24 districts of southern Punjab on priority basis and stated that the rural areas of Punjab will be developed on par with the cities.This has been made as a comprehensive goal.
Its main objective is to promote development, reduce urban sprawl and modernize the transit system of the province. This step has been taken as the Punjab Clean Air Program, which aims to combat pollution and improve the urban transit system. This plan identifies major projects to come.
In this article, you will be able to know which areas will benefit from these 240 buses and which are the areas where major programs will be introduced. Stay with us to know all this.
Key Features of the Initiative
Electric Buses Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz says that the Punjab region will be made beautiful and pollution-free and that is why she has announced to bring electric buses to South Punjab.
Through this program, 240 e-buses will be deployed in 24 districts of South Punjab to provide reliable and affordable transportation. These will be environment-friendly and will provide passengers with comfort and quiet transportation.
Additional buses
It has also been announced that 500 more such e-buses will be introduced in major cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Multan and Rawalpindi between August and October 2025 to improve the system.
Further expansion
And expected arrival of 600 more electric buses by the end of 2025, completing one of Punjab’s largest green mobility expansions, brings this and the program to a purposeful conclusion.
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Areas Benefiting from the Initiative
According to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, there are 24 areas in South Punjab that will be provided with e-buses, which are mentioned below.
These are the 24 areas that will be able to benefit from this program temporarily:
- Bahawalpur
- Multan
- Muzaffargarh
- Dera Ghazi Khan
- Rajanpur, Layyah, Kot Addu,
- Jampur, Taunsa, Sharif, Vehari, Khanewal, Lodhran, Rahim Yar Khan, Sadiqabad, Bahawalnagar,
- Hasilpur, Chishtian, Manchanabad, Fort Abbas, Haroonabad and Yazman.
Additional 500 buses
The areas that will be provided with additional 500 buses are
- Lahore, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur, Multan, Rawalpindi.
Other cities of Punjab Clean Air Program:
- Sheikhupura, Kasur, Nankana Sahib, Gujranwala
Rapid Bus Transit Projects
Apart from e-buses, the government in Punjab is also working on a major BRT project designed for major cities, which are as follows:
Gujranwala BRT
It is a 22-kilometer route from Rahu Wali to Ahmedabad, which has 28 stations, 80 feeder buses and four electric depots. The buses will run every eight minutes.
Faisalabad Red and Orange Lines
Faisalabad’s Red Line will cover a distance of 23.4 kilometers with 24 stations and will connect FIEDMC with Salami Chowk and serve 185,000 passengers daily,
The Faisalabad Orange Line will cover a distance of 29 kilometers with 21 stations and will provide access to the service to approximately 111,000 passengers.
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Initiative Objectives
Promoting inclusive development
The initiative aims to promote inclusive development as the e-buses being rolled out will connect urban and rural areas in an innovative manner, providing equal access to public services.
Reducing costs
By introducing environmentally friendly transportation options will provide affordable transportation to passengers.
Improvement in air quality
Since these are electric buses, they will be free of organic matter fuel and gas, which will play a significant role in promoting clean mobility by reducing pollution.
Benefits
There will be many benefits to operating electric buses, such as
Low emissions
Electric buses will promote clean mobility by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Improved air quality
This initiative will improve air quality in urban areas, reducing the negative impacts of air pollution on public health.
Increased Mobility
Electric buses will provide citizens with increased reliable and affordable mobility and easier access to employment, education, and healthcare.
Economic Benefits
This initiative will have many economic benefits, including job creation and increased economic activity in the transportation sector.
Final Words
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s initiative to provide electric buses to South Punjab is to promote inclusive development and is an important step towards modernizing other transit systems in the province.This step will benefit many citizens and districts of Punjab, including major areas in South Punjab like Lahore, Faisalabad, and other cities like Sheikhupura and Kasur. Such initiatives will reduce emissions, improve air quality, increase mobility, and also bring economic benefits.
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