Rawalpindi Expands Electric Bus Fleet with 35 New Arrivals

News Desk

RAWALPINDI: The city has welcomed 35 new electric buses, boosting its fleet to a total of 80 vehicles. These buses are set to commence operations on various routes starting today.

Despite the expansion, two of the ten planned routes remain suspended due to ongoing construction work on underpasses at Race Course Park and Charing Cross along Peshawar Road.

The Punjab Mass Transit Authority, acting on the recommendation of traffic police, has temporarily halted services on these routes, which include the segments from Saddar to Bhatta Chowk and Marrir Chowk to Motorway Chowk Chungi No 26.

A senior district administration official indicated that 25 of the operational buses will serve the remaining eight routes based on demand, while the additional buses will be deployed once the two suspended routes are reopened.

Currently, 40 buses are actively in service, with five held in reserve.

The introduction of electric buses in Rawalpindi began in November 2025 under the initiative of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with an initial fleet of 45 buses.

The positive response from commuters has prompted this latest expansion, reflecting a growing commitment to sustainable public transport solutions in the region.