Rawalpindi electric bus routes announced: Here's the full list

Rawalpindi e-bus service will connect with Islamabad’s transport network, allowing intercity travel for residents of both cities
An undated image. — iStock
An undated image. — iStock

Part of the Punjab government's push for the normalisation of electric bus services, the Punjab government has confirmed 10 new routes for the 80 electric buses (e-buses) announced for Rawalpindi last week that are slated to hit the roads by mid-October.

The introduction of e-buses is being carried out across Punjab in a bid to ensure a cleaner public transport system and less pollution and urban traffic in the region.

Covering a total distance of 86 kilometres, the routes for Rawalpindi e-buses service were confirmed by Deputy Commissioner Dr Hassan Waqar Cheema.

The electric public bus service will connect with Islamabad’s transport network, allowing hassle-free intercity travel for the residents of both cities.

For the project, a new bus depot is currently being established on 28 kanals of land along Peshawar Road, which will accommodate up to 100 buses.

The new e-bus service will provide modern transport to areas currently underserved by the Metro Bus system.

New electric bus routes in Rawalpindi

  • Railway Station to Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench
  • Koral Chowk to Fawara Chowk
  • Umar Baig Chowk to Mandi Mor
  • Munawar Colony to Saddar
  • Marrir Chowk to Motorway Mor
  • Faizabad to Tramri Chowk
  • IJP Metro Station to Kuri Road
  • Saddar to Lalarukh Colony
  • Umair Baig Road to Qadeemi Imambargah Mohallah
  • Saddar (loop service)

Officials believe this initiative will modernise transport in the city, reduce reliance on private vehicles, and lower emissions in Rawalpindi and its cantonment areas.