The Punjab government has launched its first electric bus service ‘Electro’ in the provincial capital, Lahore, covering several key locations.
“At least 98 bus stops are under construction for the 27 buses fleet on this route,” Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz said at the inauguration ceremony on Wednesday.
The initiative was aimed at connecting the far-flung areas to the main city, she said and added that it would provide “cheap and modern” transport service.
The Transport Department has kept Rs20 fare for passengers. It is expected that as many as 17,000 people would use the facility daily. The service features free Wi-Fi, mobile charging ports, and CCTV cameras to enhance commuter safety.
Moreover, the service is free for students and differently abled people.
The new electric bus route will cover several locations in the city. The route includes key stops such as:
Haji Camp
Police Lines
Shimla Pahari
Roznama Jang
Muslim League House
Club Chowk
Governor House
Bagh Jinnah
Zoo
Additionally, the route will also serve:
Charing Cross
Ganga Ram Hospital
Waris Road
Abid Market
Mozang
Shama
Ichhra
Fazlia Colony
Rahman Pura
Ichhra Bridge
Punjab College
New Garden Town
Further stops include:
Campus Bridge
Punjab University Gate No. 4
Hailey College
IBA Stop
Shah Di Khoi
Ravi Chowk
Shouq Chowk
Akbar Chowk
Township Bazaar
Mochi Pura
Lastly, the route will extend to:
Model Road Link Road
Honda Mor
Government Employees Society
Pindi Stop
Riphah University
Nursery Bus Stop
Hamdard Chowk
Minhaj University
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At the event, Punjab Minister for Transport Bilal Akbar announced plans to introduce 500 more electric buses, with upcoming services in Faisalabad and Gujranwala. Lahore will also see two new mass transit systems.
Maryam announced that the province’s first tram service would operate from Thokhar Niaz Baig to Harbanspura. She has also asked the department to take measures for the underground transport system.
