Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced that the province will soon receive its first fleet of electric buses, aiming to improve public transport in districts that previously lacked such services.
In a message shared on her official X account, she shared that 1,100 electric buses are being built in China, with the first 240 set to arrive in Punjab by August 22.
She stated that the new air-conditioned buses will operate in smaller districts where no formal public transport existed before.
“The fare will be Rs20 only,” Maryam Nawaz said, underlining the government’s commitment to affordable travel for everyone.
1100 electric buses being manufactured in China. 1st fleet of 240 buses arriving on 22nd Aug IA & is being sent to smaller districts that never had public transport of any sort. Fare will be Rs 20. Buses are air-conditioned, CCTV monitored and have built-in ramps for wheelchairs. pic.twitter.com/qSLYQyzYUy
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) July 29, 2025
To ensure safety and accessibility, each bus will come equipped with CCTV cameras and wheelchair ramps, making it easier for people with disabilities to use the service.
This new electric bus project is expected to not only ease daily travel for many people but also help cut down on pollution throughout the province.