Islamabad is set to transition all public transport to electric buses, as Muhammad Ali Randhawa, the chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), outlined comprehensive plans for electrifying commercial vehicles.
Chairman Randhawa emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating that the project represents a vital step toward creating a more environmentally friendly and efficient public transportation system in the federal capital.
The shift from conventional to electric buses is expected to modernize the city’s transportation network and significantly reduce the nation’s carbon footprint.
To facilitate this transition, Chairman Randhawa has directed efforts to provide soft loans to commercial transport operators. This initiative aims to lessen the environmental impact and enhance carbon credits.
Earlier in June, the federal capital launched 160 new electric buses across various routes.
In the first phase, 30 of these electric buses commenced operation, offering high-quality travel amenities to the residents of Islamabad. Initially, these buses are running on two routes. The first route operates from the NUST University Stop to the Orange Line Depot, traveling from G-11 to PIMS Hospital. Along the way, the buses stop at G-11 Markaz, G-10 Markaz, G-9 Markaz, and G-8, totaling 13 stops. A bus will arrive at each stop every 10 minutes.
