- The government has introduced a new electric bus service in Islamabad.
- The service offers a cleaner, quieter travel option for people.
- The fleet will expand to 160 buses, with 60 more arriving in the coming months.
Main Routes
Initially, 30 electric buses will run on two routes: from NUST to Pakistan PIMS and from PIMS to Bari Imam. The fare for these buses will be a flat Rs 50. An additional 70 buses will be added soon, covering 11 more routes after a month of training for drivers and assistants.In the coming months, the fleet will grow to 160 with the addition of 60 more buses. The service will initially cover two key routes:
- From NUST Orange Line Depot (G-11) to PIMS Hospital, with stops at G-11 Markaz, G-10 Markaz, G-9 Markaz, G-8 Markaz, and PIMS Hospital.
- From PIMS Hospital to Bari Imam, stopping at G-7, G-6, Melody, Abpara, Ataturk Road, Serena Hotel, Foreign Office, Radio Pakistan, and Diplomatic Enclave.
| Route | Description |
|---|---|
| IBS-01 | Police Foundation Station (Orange Line) to Pothohar Station (Red Line) |
| IBS-02 | Allama Iqbal University to Pothohar Station (Red Line) via Shifa Hospital, I-8 |
| IBS-03A | PIMS to Secretariat via F-7, F-6 |
| IBS-03B | PIMS to Secretariat via Faisal Masjid, Margalla Road |
| IBS-04 | PIMS to NADRA Chowk via G-7, Aabpara |
| IBS-05 | D-12 to G-10 Station (Orange Line) |
| IBS-06 | PIMS to Golra Sharif |
| IBS-07 | PIMS to G-11 via G-10, G-9 |
| IBS-08A | Abpara to Tramari Chowk via Park Road, Chak Shahzad |
| IBS-08B | Nilore to Khanna Pul via Tramari, Tarlai |
| IBS-09 | Pirwadhi Chowk to Faizabad via IJP Road |
| IBS-10 | NHA Station (Orange Line) to B-17 |
| IBS-11 | NHA Station (Orange Line) to I-16 |
| IBS-12 | PIMS to NDU E-9 via Faisal Masjid, Zafar / Shaheen Chowk |
This expanded network will enhance connectivity and offer a greener travel option throughout the city.
