Rawalpindi is set to receive 35 additional electric buses, increasing the city’s total fleet to 80 as the Punjab government prepares to expand public transport services.

The new buses will begin operating on existing routes from Friday, November 13. However, two routes along Peshawar Road will remain suspended because of ongoing construction work on the Race Course Park and Charing Cross underpasses.

The expansion is expected to provide more transport options for commuters across the city. Officials will deploy buses according to passenger demand while construction work continues on the affected roads.

Two Electric Bus Routes Remain Suspended

The Punjab Mass Transit Authority suspended services on two routes following recommendations from traffic police. The affected routes connect Saddar with Bhatta Chowk and Marrir Chowk with Motorway Chowk at Chungi No. 26.

A senior district administration official said the authority would initially deploy 25 buses across the eight operational routes. The remaining buses will be added to the service after the suspended routes reopen.

According to the official, 40 buses are currently operational, while five others are being kept in reserve. The additional fleet will help the authority manage passenger demand and improve service availability.

Rawalpindi Electric Bus Service Expanded

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the electric bus service in Rawalpindi in November 2025 with an initial fleet of 45 buses.

Following a positive response from commuters, the government arranged another 35 buses for the city. With this addition, the total fleet has reached 80.

The eight operational routes connect several important areas, including Saddar, Koral Chowk, Fawara Chowk, Mandi Mor, Faizabad, Tramri Chowk, Kuri Road and Lalarukh Colony.

Free Travel for Women, Senior Citizens and Students

The electric bus service offers free travel to women, senior citizens and students. Other passengers are charged a fare of Rs. 25.

The Punjab Mass Transit Authority has also completed arrangements to charge the new buses at its Regional Transport Authority depot on Adamjee Road.

Uzair Shah, General Manager of Operations at the authority, said the Punjab Mass Transit Authority could operate feeder buses for the Metro Bus Service under the law.

The electric buses will also connect with the metro bus network serving Rawalpindi and Islamabad. This integration is expected to make it easier for passengers to move between different parts of the twin cities using public transport.

The addition of 35 buses marks another expansion of Rawalpindi’s electric transport network. However, the full fleet will become available for commuters once construction work is completed and the two suspended routes are restored.

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