KP Launches Pink Bus Service for Women in Peshawar

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has formally inaugurated new hybrid buses continued to the Peshawar BRT fleet, along with a dedicated Pink Bus Service for women.

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• With the addition of the new hybrid buses, the Peshawar BRT fleet will growth from 244 to 296 buses.
• The service will operate on the 21-kilometre route from Gulbahar Chowk to Karkhano Market, Monday to Friday, during morning, noon and evening peak hours.

Meanwhile, the ceremony was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister on Finance Muzammil Aslam, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Sami Ullah Khan, Secretary Transport and Mass Transit Muhammad Zubair, KP Urban Mobility Authority Managing Director Iftikhar Ahmed, TransPeshawar Chief Executive Officer Dr Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari, and others.

During the briefing, Dr Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari shared details of the project's performance over the past six years, services provided to citizens, major achievements and intends. Citizens With Criminal Record Banned From Driving in Lahore.

Chief Minister Afridi highlighted the importance of the new buses, the Pink Bus Service, the Solar Project and the Hayatabad Depot, and reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing modern, safe, reliable and environment-friendly transport.

Authorities stated the expanded fleet will improve service frequency on existing routes, reduce waiting times for passengers and support extend the BRT network to new areas.

Notably, a dedicated Pink Bus Service comprising five buses was additionally rolled out for women to provide a safe, comfortable and dignified travel option.

In practice, the service will operate on the 21-kilometre route from Gulbahar Chowk to Karkhano Market, Monday to Friday, during morning, noon and evening peak hours.

In practice, the 1-megawatt Solar Project at Chamkani Depot was additionally inaugurated during the event. Punjab Govt Colleges to Obtain Electric Buses.

Authorities stated the project is projected to generate around 1.38 to 1.44 million units of electricity annually, save concerning Rs74.4 million each year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 469 tonnes annually.

Another key component of the ceremony was the inauguration of the Mall of Hayatabad BRT Depot.

In practice, the depot will provide essential infrastructure for the growing BRT fleet and network, including bus parking, inspection and workshop facilities, a fuel station, an automatic bus washing plant, and accommodation and backing facilities for drivers and staff. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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