A special meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz Sharif reviewed progress on Punjab’s public transport initiatives, with a focus on expanding electric mobility across the province.
The meeting was informed that under the free transport programme, over 125,000 المواطنين have benefited across 21 routes, with 3,560 bus trips completed so far.
The chief minister approved the provision of new electric buses in 10 districts, including Attock, Bhakkar, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Layyah, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin and Okara.
Officials said 100 electric buses will arrive during the current month, followed by 350 by mid-May and another 264 by the end of June. It was also decided that dedicated bus depots will be established in every division to support the electric fleet.
Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to present a comprehensive plan for operating 1,500 electric buses at the tehsil level.
The meeting also reviewed progress on mass transit system projects in Gujranwala and Faisalabad.
A report on Punjab’s first e-taxi scheme was presented, under which 194 electric taxis are expected to arrive in May and 208 in June.
The chief minister further directed early completion of construction and renovation work at metro bus stations and approved new designs. Progress on modern bus stations under the “Empower Her” project in Lahore was also reviewed.
In addition, the meeting granted in-principle approval for an e-bike project for government employees.
