Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan announced a new electric bus (e-bus) service in Rawalpindi, set to start next year. This service aims to make commuting easier with six planned routes, including one from Taxila, Wah Cantt, and IJ Principal Road to Chongi No 26, and another from Daultala to Rawalpindi.
During a press conference on Thursday, Khan also discussed upcoming maintenance on Metro Bus tracks, scheduled to run from June to December 2024. This is part of efforts to enhance the city’s public transport.
Khan has been visiting Rawalpindi on the orders of Chief Minister Mariyam Nawaz Sharif to tackle transport issues and has consulted national and provincial assembly members to improve route planning.
He criticized the previous government for neglecting the Metro Bus service, which started 8-9 years ago, and affirmed that the current government is dedicated to its upkeep. The Metro Bus service is crucial for millions of daily commuters and helps prevent further road damage.
Key Government Initiatives Highlighted
In addition to the e-bus service, Minister Khan highlighted several key initiatives by the Punjab government:
- Field Hospitals: The chief minister has added 32 new field hospitals in the last 100 days, providing free treatment to approximately 35,000 people daily.
- Harassment Actions: The government has taken action against harassment complaints.
- E-Bikes Project: This project will provide 20,000 students with motorbikes on interest-free, two-year installments. All 7,500 female applicants will receive e-bikes.
- Dastak Project: This initiative will enable doorstep delivery of vehicle certificates, with a fee of Rs900, including an Rs100 token fee by the Government of Punjab.
Provincial Transport Minister Bilal Akbar Khan dismissed allegations of political victimization and denied involvement in any acts of vandalism. He refuted opposition claims of election fraud as baseless and outdated. Khan criticized the previous government for causing inflation by violating the IMF agreement in 2022. He assured that the current administration is working with the IMF to lower electricity and gas prices.
These initiatives are part of the Punjab government’s efforts to enhance public services and infrastructure for the welfare of its citizens.
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