ISLAMABAD: The electric bus service in Islamabad has been extended to the Rawat area, with special attention given to routes for male and female students, Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said.
The minister made the announcement while inaugurating a new electric bus depot and charging centre in Islamabad. He said around 125,000 people use the electric bus service every day, and the government aims to increase this number to 250,000 daily.
Officials said electric buses are now operating on 21 routes across Islamabad, and the total number of buses has reached 160. The service has also been integrated with Google to help passengers with route information and navigation.
According to the Interior Ministry, the new depot can install 64 charging units. So far, 50 chargers have been installed, while the remaining 14 will be added soon. Each charger can charge two buses within two hours.
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After the inauguration, Naqvi inspected the depot facilities and travelled on an electric bus along with senior officials. He was briefed on fleet operations, depot management, and charging infrastructure.
The minister said the electric bus service, along with the metro system, is helping reduce traffic congestion in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. He also confirmed that the Rawalpindi-Islamabad local railway service is being restored.
Naqvi further said that Heavy Industries Taxila Pakistan will soon start local manufacturing of electric buses.
The ceremony was attended by the chief commissioner of Islamabad, the inspector general of Islamabad police, the deputy commissioner, and other senior officers.
