Sialkot: Sialkot is set to launch an eco-friendly electric bus service later this month, providing residents with a cleaner, more comfortable and affordable mode of public transport on two major routes, officials said on Thursday.
According to a spokesperson for the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, the first phase of the project will comprise 10 electric buses, including four to operate on the Sialkot-Daska route and six on the Sialkot-Pasrur route.
Deputy Commissioner Saba Asghar Ali said the buses had arrived in the city, while installation of the charging infrastructure had been completed ahead of the service launch.
She said 46 bus shelters had been established across the district to facilitate commuters. Teams of the relevant department would soon finalize and geo-tag designated bus stops on both routes to ensure smooth operations and easy access for passengers, she added.
According to the District Regional Transport Authority (DRTA), the electric bus service is expected to benefit around 10,000 passengers daily by improving public transport facilities, reducing travel costs and promoting environmentally friendly transportation.
The spokesperson said the initiative was part of the Punjab government’s broader plan to modernize the public transport network through sustainable and emission-free mobility solutions, with Sialkot among the latest districts to benefit from the programme.