ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has launched a new electric bus shuttle service from Gulberg Terminal to Media Town via PWD and Pakistan Town. The service started on 15 July 2025 with a headway of 30 minutes. A complete route map and any future route changes will be shared soon, officials said.
The initiative follows an earlier announcement by CDA Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa, who had approved electric bus operations for Media Town, Pakistan Town and PWD residents. He made the announcement during a meeting with a delegation of senior journalists led by PFUJ President Afzal Butt a few days ago.
Journalists and representatives from the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and the National Press Club thanked the CDA chairman for this facility, which is expected to benefit residents, commuters, and especially journalists living in these areas.
CDA officials said the electric shuttle service is part of their broader plan to promote eco‑friendly public transport in Islamabad. The authority has already been running a fleet of environment‑friendly electric buses on several routes in the city to reduce emissions and provide affordable transport options.
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Existing CDA Electric Bus Operations
CDA has been running an eco‑friendly electric bus network to reduce emissions and offer affordable transport in the federal capital. The following services are currently operational:
Metro Bus Lines
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Orange Line: From Faiz Ahmed Faiz Metro Station (H‑9) to Islamabad International Airport. Around 30 buses cover approximately 29.8 km, carrying thousands of passengers daily.
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Blue Line: From PIMS to Gulberg Interchange. Around 10 buses operate on this 17 km route.
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Green Line: From PIMS to Bara Kahu. Around 10 buses operate on this 16.9 km route.
(Note: The Red Line Metro Bus from Saddar to Pak Secretariat is not under CDA’s domain; it is managed by the Punjab Masstransit Authority.)
Feeder Routes (CDA Operated)
CDA has launched 13 feeder routes with about 120 electric buses already operational out of a planned fleet of 160. These routes link various sectors and residential areas to main Metro stations. Some key routes include:
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Khanna Pull to NUST Metro Station
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PIMS to Faisal Mosque via F‑7, F‑6, F‑5 and Pak Secretariat
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PIMS to Bari Imam and onward to Quaid‑i‑Azam University (QAU)
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Golra Morh Metro Station to Taxila via G‑11, F‑11, D‑12 and Margalla Road
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PIMS to Golra Sharif via G‑9 and F‑9/F‑10/F‑11
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PIMS to Police Foundation Metro Station via G‑8 to G‑11
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PIMS to Tramri via Aabpara or via Faizabad
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Khanna Pull to Golra Morh
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Golra Morh to I‑14 via Motorway Chowk
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Mandi Morh to Bhara Kahu via IJP Road and Faizabad
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Barakahu to Satra Meel via Murree Road
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Khanna Pull to T‑Chowk/Rawat via Islamabad Expressway
There are also weekend tourist shuttles from PIMS to Daman‑e‑Koh and Shakarparian Park.
Service Hours and Fare
Most feeder buses operate from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with intervals ranging from 10 minutes on busy sections to about 30 minutes on less crowded routes.
A flat fare of Rs.50 is charged per trip.
Infrastructure
CDA has established electric bus charging stations at Jinnah Convention Centre and the H‑9 depot, while another depot is being developed at Zero Point to increase capacity. The launch of the Gulberg–Media Town shuttle is part of CDA’s ongoing efforts to expand environmentally friendly public transport and improve connectivity for residents across the capital.
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