Gwadar Pro
Islamabad: Pakistan’s drive towards environmentally sustainable public transport received another boost this week as Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced the expansion of fleets of China-made electric buses in Murree and Peshawar, reflecting its growing cooperation with China in the field of green mobility.
In Murree, ten modern electric buses manufactured in China have reached the hill station under the special directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The buses will operate on key routes linking Jhika Gali, Patriata, Rawalpindi, Lari and Lawrence College, providing improved access to major tourist destinations.
Officials said the buses are equipped with modern passenger facilities designed to offer comfortable and affordable travel. The service is expected to become operational shortly.
Meanwhile, in Peshawar, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced it will add 52 China-made buses into the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. According to Trans Peshawar, the new arrivals will increase the total BRT fleet to 296 buses.
Twenty-five buses are expected to arrive in Pakistan during the first part of July, while the remaining vehicles will follow later.
A dedicated pink bus service exclusively for women will also be launched alongside the new buses to enhance safe and comfortable public transport for female passengers.