Islamabad: Women passengers and students on Friday hailed Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz for prioritizing women’s mobility and safety, saying that the initiative of five dedicated ‘Speedo buses’ for women on Lahore’s Metro Bus Service will reduce overcrowding and protect commuters from harassment during rush hours.
Interacting with media channels, commuters expressed appreciation for the initiative, saying the additional buses would help create a safer commuting environment for women and reduce concerns during peak travel hours.
Student girls and women commuters said they had previously faced difficulties while travelling in crowded public transport, where they often felt uncomfortable and unsafe, but the new dedicated Speedo buses had brought them a sense of relief and security.
Female passengers shared that rush-hour journeys were often challenging due to overcrowding and unpleasant experiences, adding that the new service would allow them to travel in a more peaceful and dignified manner.
Women commuters described the initiative as a much-needed facility, saying they now felt more comfortable while travelling and appreciated the effort to provide a safer transport option.
A student in Lahore said the dedicated buses would greatly benefit girls travelling to educational institutions, as the service would help them avoid the problems they frequently encountered during busy travel hours.
Female passengers expressed satisfaction with the new facility, saying it was an encouraging step toward making public transport more accessible, secure and convenient for women.
A female teacher passenger described the dedicated Speedo buses as a positive facility that would provide them with a safer, more convenient and stress-free commuting experience.
The commuters demanded that similar services be introduced in other cities as well, saying women and students everywhere deserved access to secure, comfortable and affordable transportation.
They said Metro and dedicated bus services were especially helpful for working women and students by making daily travel easier, economical and more reliable.