Punjab Launches Electric Bus Services in Another Major City

Published On: January 22, 2026

Punjab has further expanded its green public transport initiative with the launch of electric bus services in Bahawalpur under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s Transport Vision 2030.

According to the official announcement, the new electric bus service will operate on multiple routes across Bahawalpur, improving urban mobility while promoting environmentally friendly transportation.

🚌 Electric Bus Routes in Bahawalpur

The electric buses will operate on the following routes:

Dera Bakha – 13 Solang
Talha Town – Bhatta No. 1 / Alina Hospital
Lodhran Entrance Gate – Cattle Market
Al-Raheem Town – Goth Lashkar

Officials said the routes were selected to connect key residential and commercial areas, ensuring maximum public benefit.

🎟️ Free Travel for Students and Senior Citizens

As part of the programme, the Punjab government has announced free travel for students and senior citizens on the Bahawalpur electric bus service, making public transport more accessible and affordable.

🌱 Electric Bus Network Expanding Across Punjab

The Bahawalpur launch is part of Punjab’s broader plan to expand electric bus services beyond Lahore. Earlier, the provincial government confirmed that fleets had already reached several other districts ahead of launch.

Cities included in the expansion plan are:

Rawalpindi, Chakwal, Jhelum, Gujar Khan, Toba Tek Singh, Jhang, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, and Rajanpur.

Officials say the initiative aims to reduce fuel costs, lower emissions, and modernize public transport across Punjab.