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Gujrat: Pakistan’s transition to environmentally sustainable urban transport gained fresh momentum this week as Punjab launched a fleet of China-manufactured electric buses in Gujrat, underscoring the growing role of Chinese technology in the province’s green mobility push.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Deputy Commissioner Noor-ul-Ain Qureshi, MPA Abdullah Yousaf, and other senior officials. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Green Electric Bus Service via video link, marking the arrival of modern, clean-energy public transport under the provincial government’s expanding mass transit programme.
The first phase deploys 11 China-made buses on the Gujrat–Mangowal and Gujrat–Daulat Nagar routes, with authorities planning to expand the fleet to 28 by September and add new routes to improve district-wide connectivity.
The buses feature wheelchair ramps for elderly and disabled passengers, enhancing inclusivity, while a flat fare of Rs20 ensures affordability. The deployment also aligns with broader Pakistan–China cooperation in clean technologies and sustainable urban development, with Chinese manufacturers playing a key role in the country’s transport modernisation efforts.
Beyond cutting pollution, the electric fleet is expected to lower long-term operational costs, reduce fossil fuel imports, and support climate resilience. Officials said that fleet expansion would improve commuting for thousands and encourage wider adoption of clean transit across Punjab.
