LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz inaugurated Phase-II of the Electric Bus Project in Lahore, handing over 40 new electric buses at a ceremony held at the Expo Centre.
A documentary showcasing the features and benefits of the project was also screened during the event.
Officials briefed the chief minister on the new phase, informing her that the electric buses will run on two new routes — Route 1 from Raiwind to Jinnah Terminal, Thokar Niaz Beg, and Route 2 from Jinnah Terminal, Thokar Niaz Beg, to Harbanspura.
New Electric Bus Routes under Phase-II (Lahore):
| Route No. | Route Start Point | Route End Point | Key Stops / Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Route 1 | Raiwind | Jinnah Terminal, Thokar Niaz Beg | Connects southern Lahore areas to main terminal |
| Route 2 | Jinnah Terminal, Thokar Niaz Beg | Harbanspura | Links Thokar area to eastern parts of Lahore |
Speaking on the occasion, Maryam Nawaz announced that 70 more electric buses would arrive in Lahore by December, while a total of 500 electric buses would be added for the entire Lahore division.
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She also shared plans to launch the Metro Bus Project in Gujranwala and Faisalabad by November and to introduce a modern sewerage and drainage system across Punjab.
The chief minister added that electric bus service would also be expanded to Nankana Sahib, Kasur, and Sheikhupura.
“If we are given five years, we won’t just make Punjab the best province in Pakistan — we will make it one of the best in the world,” she said.
