Trial Service of Electric Buses Starts in Federal Islamabad

Trial Service of Electric Buses Starts in Federal Islamabad.

Islamabad Launches Electric Bus Trial Service

In a significant step towards sustainable urban transportation, Islamabad has commenced the trial service of electric buses.

This marks a notable milestone in the city’s efforts to reduce pollution and provide modern travel facilities.

Trial Service Details

Start Date: The trial service began on Monday.
Route: Feeder route number four, connecting PIMS Hospital to Quaid-e-Azam University.
Frequency: Buses run every 10 minutes.
Stops: Include PIMS Hospital, Radio Colony, Satara Market, Melody, Aabpara, NADRA Chowk, Serena Hotel, and Quaid-e-Azam University.
Trial Phase: Passengers are not allowed during the trial phase. The official service begins on July 1, 2024.

Future Service

Free Initial Service: The service will be free for the public initially, with a fare of Rs.50 introduced later.
Additional Route: Another feeder route serving the university area, passing through Karachi Company, G-10, and G-11 Markezs, reaching NUST University.

Public Reception

The initiative has been warmly received, especially by senior citizens, students, and women, who will benefit from the eco-friendly transportation option.

Existing Services

Islamabad currently has Green Line and Blue Line bus services organized by the Capital Development Authority (CDA):

Green Line: Operates from PIMS Hospital.
Blue Line: Extends from PIMS to Gulberg.

Expansion Plans

Feeder Routes: 14 approved feeder routes, with four operational and 10 to be activated in phases.
Bus Procurement: 30 buses already delivered out of a consignment of 160 from China.

Conclusion

The introduction of electric buses is a significant step towards a greener future, reducing pollution and noise, and enhancing the urban transportation infrastructure in Islamabad. This initiative by the CDA aims to provide modern travel facilities and contribute to the well-being of the city’s residents.

For more information, visit the official CDA website.

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