Punjab Govt Launches Electric Bus Service in Lahore

The Punjab government is working to make travel easier and greener in Lahore. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz recently started a pilot project for electric buses. By August, 500 more electric buses will join the current 27-bus fleet. Each bus has a 350 kWh battery. A 200 kWh charger takes three hours for a full charge, while a fast charger in Green Town can recharge a bus in just 30 minutes. These buses can travel up to 300 kilometers, easily covering their 250-kilometer routes.

Affordable and Safe Travel for All

The Chief Minister also announced that the Orange Line Train, electric buses, and Speedo service will be free for senior citizens, disabled people, and students. Other passengers will pay a subsidized fare of Rs. 20. Maryam Nawaz said that a low fare makes travel affordable and helps reduce the burden on the public. The pilot project is expected to serve about 17,000 people daily. For added comfort and safety, the buses come with free Wi-Fi, mobile charging ports, and CCTV cameras.

New Bus Route

The new bus route covers many important areas in Lahore. It starts at Haji Camp and passes through Police Line, Shimla Pahari, Roznama Jang, Muslim League House, and Club Chowk. Next, it goes by Governor House, Bagh-e-Jinnah, and the Zoo. The journey continues through Charing Cross, Gangaram Hospital, Waris Road, Abid Market, and Mozang. Other stops include Shama, Ichhra, Fazlia Colony, Rehmanpura, Ichhra Bridge, Punjab College, and New Garden Town. The route also covers Campus Bridge, Punjab University Gate No. 4, Hailey College, IBA Stop, Shah Di Khoi, Ravi Chowk, Shauk Chowk, Akbar Chowk, Township Bazaar, Mochipura, Model Town Link Road, Honda Mor, Government Employees Society, Pindi Stop, Riphah University, Nursery Bus Stop, Hamdard Chowk, and ends at Minhaj University.