Lahore: The Punjab Transport and Mass Transit Department has introduced five special buses for women using the Metro Bus Service to provide them with safer and more convenient travel facilities.
According to the department, five speedo buses have temporarily been deployed on Metro Bus routes to facilitate women passengers during rush hours.
Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan said the additional buses had been added to the service to protect women from harassment and ensure a safe travelling environment.
He said the speedo buses were included in the Metro bus fleet following the directions of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif.
The minister said new Metro buses would soon be purchased to replace the temporarily deployed speedo buses, which would then be permanently allocated for women passengers.
Bilal Akbar Khan said provision of safe and secure travel facilities for women was among the top priorities of the Punjab government and further measures would be taken in this regard.