Rawalpindi has received 35 additional electric buses, taking the city’s total fleet to 80. The new buses are set to strengthen public transport services across eight active routes from Friday, November 13.
The Punjab government expanded the fleet following a positive response from commuters since the service began in November 2025.
However, authorities will initially deploy around 25 buses across the eight operating routes. The remaining vehicles will support services once two suspended routes reopen.
Two Routes Remain Suspended
The Punjab Mass Transit Authority suspended two routes along Peshawar Road due to construction work on the Race Course Park and Charing Cross underpasses.
These routes connect Saddar with Bhatta Chowk and Marrir Chowk with Motorway Chowk near Chungi No. 26.
Meanwhile, officials said 40 buses are currently operational, while five remain in reserve. The new arrivals will increase the fleet and help meet passenger demand.
Full List of Eight Active Routes
The electric bus service currently covers these routes across Rawalpindi:
- Route 1: Saddar to Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench
- Route 2: Koral Chowk to Fawara Chowk
- Route 3: Umar Baig Chowk to Mandi Mor
- Route 4: Munawar Colony to Saddar
- Route 5: Marrir Chowk to Motorway Mor
- Route 6: Faizabad to Tramri Chowk
- Route 7: IJP Metro Station to Kuri Road
- Route 8: Saddar to Lalarukh Colony
Affordable Fares and Metro Connectivity
Women, senior citizens and students can travel free on the electric buses. Other passengers pay a fixed fare of Rs25.
The Punjab Mass Transit Authority has also completed charging arrangements for the additional buses at the Regional Transport Authority depot on Adamjee Road.
Moreover, officials plan to connect the electric bus network with the Metro Bus Service serving Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This integration aims to make daily travel more convenient for commuters across both cities.
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