LAHORE, Aug 14 (): “A fleet of 100 electric buses is being loaded at Yantai Port in China and is expected to depart for Pakistan later tonight”, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said.
The vehicles will be deployed in Mianwali, Okara, Nankana Sahib, Muzaffargarh, Vehari, Pakpattan and Dera Ghazi Khan, the districts that have long lacked a formal public transport system, according to a report carried by Gwadar Pro.
“The fare for this service will be just 20 Rupees”, as the provincial government aims to make the service affordable for all income groups.
Each bus will be air-conditioned, equipped with free Wi-Fi, and operated through a fully automated ticketing system, according to the Chief Minister who added that the design includes accessibility features for passengers with disabilities, along with enhanced safety and comfort measures.
This latest shipment is part of Punjab’s wider push to modernize its public transport while reducing emissions.
Earlier this year, 27 Chinese-made electric buses were introduced in Lahore under a pilot program, supported by a dedicated charging station in the Green Town area.
The initiative was met with positive public feedback and encouraged the government to extend the service to rural and semi-urban areas.
Similar projects are underway across Pakistan. In 2024, Islamabad received the first batch of its planned 160 electric buses from China, while Sindh began integrating electric buses into its Peoples Bus Service.
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