GUJRAT: Authorities have started building 100 bus stops along the routes of the eco-friendly green bus project in Gujrat.
The electric buses are expected to begin operations by the first week of January.
According to officials, the Punjab government has approved 28 buses for Gujrat, which are likely to arrive in the city by the end of this month.
Four routes have been approved: Gujrat-Jalalpur Jattan, Gujrat-Lalamusa, Gujrat-Mungowal, and Gujrat-Daulat Nagar. Another route from Gujrat to Dinga Town has been recommended by the district administration but is still awaiting government approval.
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Around 100 bus stops are being constructed with steel structures along the approved routes. Initially, four charging stations were planned, but currently, only one is being set up at the General Bus Station on the old GT Road.
Ahmad Hassan Mattu, President of Gujrat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said residents are eagerly waiting for the green buses. He added that this service will provide safe, affordable, and high-quality public transport, reduce carbon emissions, and improve road safety by reducing reliance on motorcycles and rickshaws.
