5,000 electric buses to hit Punjab roads in five years

The Punjab government has decided to expand its environmentally friendly transport system by introducing more

The Punjab government has decided to expand its environmentally friendly transport system by introducing more electric buses, e-taxis, e-bikes and electric three-wheelers across the province.

The decision was taken during a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.

Addressing the meeting, the chief minister said the government was committed to transforming the public transport sector through clean and modern technology.

She announced that 5,000 electric buses would be added to Punjab’s transport network over the next five years. These buses will operate in different cities and districts to provide affordable, comfortable and eco-friendly transport facilities to the public.

Maryam Nawaz said that the Punjab government was not only bringing electric buses to the province but was also promoting the local manufacturing industry linked to electric vehicles.

Officials informed the meeting that an electric bus assembling plant in Punjab had already started operations. The facility has begun assembling electric buses locally, which is expected to create employment opportunities and support industrial growth in the province.

The meeting was also briefed on the government’s e-bike programme for students. Under the initiative, 100,000 electric bikes will be distributed among students within one year.

To make the scheme affordable, the Punjab government will provide a subsidy of Rs70,000 on every e-bike. The initiative aims to help students travel easily to educational institutions while reducing fuel expenses and environmental pollution.

The government’s latest measures are part of a broader strategy to promote green transportation, reduce carbon emissions and modernise Punjab’s public transport infrastructure.