Rawalpindi Electric Bus Service Launch Date
Rawalpindi Electric Bus Service Launch Date: Rawalpindi district administration is all set to launch the first phase of its electric bus service next week with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expected to inaugurate the project officials confirmed that the initial rollout will cover 10 major routes in the garrison city marking a significant step towards sustainable urban transport in Pakistan.
A senior administration official stated that 80 electric buses will eventually operate across the network Of these 45 buses which arrived last month are ready for deployment in the first phase the remaining 35 buses will be added after the completion of charging stations on Peshawar Road by the end of December.
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| Topic | Details |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | Next week, inaugurated by Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz |
| Initial Routes | 10 major routes in Rawalpindi |
| Number of Buses | 80 electric buses, 45 ready for phase one |
| Charging Facilities | Temporary facility at old GTS bus stand; Peshawar Road stations coming by December |
| Operational Notes | Driver training completed; Kutchery Chowk temporarily skipped due to construction |
Preparations and Operational Readiness
The inauguration was originally scheduled for October 15 but was postponed due to the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan protest in Islamabad meanwhile preparations are in full swing including the setup of a temporary charging facility at the old GTS bus stand on Adamjee Road.
Buses are currently parked at the GTS bus stand and the Metro Bus Command and Control Centre on Haider Road recruitment of staff and route planning have been completed while driver training has also been finalized operations are expected to begin smoothly once the launch takes place next week.
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Key Highlights of Rawalpindi Electric Bus Service
- 80 electric buses to operate across Rawalpindi, with 45 ready for first phase.
- Initial rollout covers 10 main city routes.
- Temporary charging facility set up at old GTS bus stand.
- Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to inaugurate the project next week.
- Buses will temporarily skip Kutchery Chowk due to ongoing construction.
Benefits and Expectations for Citizens
- Introduction of eco-friendly, emission-free public transport.
- Improved urban mobility across major city routes.
- Driver training completed for safe and efficient operations.
- Alternative routes planned to avoid traffic disruptions.
- Step forward in Punjab’s sustainable transport and digital infrastructure initiatives.
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