To tackle pollution and noise while enhancing commuting convenience for students, seniors, and women, the government has introduced a new electric bus service in Islamabad. This initiative aims to provide a cleaner, quieter alternative for daily travel.
Initially, 30 electric buses will operate on two main routes: from NUST to Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and from PIMS to Bari Imam. Passengers will pay a flat fare of Rs 50 to ride these buses. Additionally, a total of 70 more buses will soon be added to the fleet, covering 11 additional routes after drivers and assistants complete a month-long training.
In the coming months, the fleet will expand with the arrival of 60 more buses, bringing the total to 160. 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.
The city plans to broaden the service to include 11 additional routes across Islamabad:
| 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 improve connectivity and provide a greener option for travel throughout the city.
