Punjab to Launch 80 Electric Buses in Rawalpindi This October

The Punjab government has announced the launch of 80 electric buses in Rawalpindi by the second week of October 2025, marking a major step toward sustainable urban transport. The initiative is designed to provide eco-friendly and affordable travel options while reducing the city’s carbon footprint and traffic congestion.

Connecting Rawalpindi’s Key Locations

The new fleet of electric buses will operate across 10 designated routes, covering a total distance of 86 kilometres. These routes will connect Rawalpindi with major destinations such as:

• Islamabad International Airport
• Rawalpindi Railway Station
• Metro Bus Terminals
• General Bus Stand
• Prominent neighbourhoods across the city

By integrating the service with Islamabad’s transport network, commuters will benefit from seamless intercity travel between the twin cities.

Routes Announced by RTA

The Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has finalized 10 routes for the service:

1. Railway Station – Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench
2. Koral Chowk – Fawara Chowk
3. Umar Baig Chowk – Mandi Mor
4. Munawar Colony – Saddar
5. Marrir Chowk – Motorway Mor
6. Faizabad – Tramri Chowk
7. IJP Metro Station – Kuri Road
8. Saddar – Lalarukh Colony
9. Umair Baig Road – Qadeemi Imambargah Mohallah
10. Saddar (local circulation)

Infrastructure Support for the Project

To ensure smooth operations, the government has started work on a dedicated bus depot on Peshawar Road. Spread over 28 kanals of land owned by the Transport and Masstransit Department, the depot will accommodate up to 100 electric buses.

A Step Toward Greener Transport

The launch of electric buses in Rawalpindi is part of Punjab’s broader plan to adopt sustainable public transport solutions. Not only will the initiative provide affordable travel for thousands of daily commuters, but it will also play a significant role in reducing air pollution in one of Pakistan’s busiest urban centres.

By investing in eco-friendly transport, the Punjab government is laying the groundwork for a cleaner, greener, and more connected future for Rawalpindi and beyond.