Transportation in Pakistan is vast and diverse, with a population of over 220 million. In view of this growing population, it is very important to provide comfortable transport to the people so that they can make their daily journey very easy. Pakistan’s buses are an important part of the country’s transportation infrastructure. Metro bus service has been introduced in Lahore, Islamabad and Multan to provide fast, efficient and affordable public transport to residents and visitors. Buses are air-conditioned with comfortable seating, making them a popular choice for commuters in cities.
Metro bus services in Punjab, Pakistan
There are three metro bus services in Punjab, Pakistan which are listed below.
- Lahore Metro Bus System
- Rawalpindi Metro Bus System
- Multan Metro Bus System
Lahore Metro Bus System:
To alleviate the growing traffic congestion in Lahore, the Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMA) has set up a bus rapid transit system called Metro Bus System Line 1 from Gajumata to Shahdara. This BRTS is actually run by PMA which makes it one of the first successful systems in the whole of Punjab, Pakistan. The Lahore Metro Bus System is one of the first metro bus services in Punjab, Pakistan, launched in 2013.
| Operational: | Since February 2013 |  |
| Path length: | 27 km (Gaju Matta to Shahdara) | |
| Progress: | 2.25 minutes to 3 minutes | |
| Operation hours: | 6:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Number of buses: | 64 | |
| Number of stations: | 27 |
Tickets can be purchased at the bus stop or at the bus. Fares for just one trip start at just Rs 30 (approximately $ 0.20).
List of Lahore Metro Bus Stations:
There are 29 bus stations from Shahdara to Gajumata which are given below.
- Shahdara Terminal
- Niazi Chowk
- Timber market
- Freedom Square
- Bhatti Chowk
- District Catcher
- Civil Secretariat
- MAO College Orange Line (Lahore Metro)
- Funeral home
- Cordoba Square
- Candle
- Good
- Canal
- Gaddafi Stadium
- کلمہ چوک
- Model Town
- Naseerabad
- Ittefaq Hospital
- Scissors
- Ghazi Chowk
- Chongi Amr Sadhu
- کماہن
- Attic Saroba
- Nishtar
- Johnabad
- Eat heart
- Gajumata Terminal
Rawalpindi Metro Bus System:
Heavy traffic in Pakistan and a large metropolitan city like Rawalpindi are some of the major issues that need to be addressed. To provide people with a safe, efficient way to travel between their homes or workplaces without any hassle with vehicles on the roads around them; A public transport system known as the Metro Bus Rapid Transit System (MBTS) operated by PMA, which runs between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The line was inaugurated on June 4, 2015.
| Operational: | Since June, 2015 |
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| Path length: | 24 km (President’s Secretariat) | |
| Progress: | 2.25 minutes to 3 minutes | |
| Operation hours: | 6:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Number of buses: | 68 | |
| Number of stations: | 24 |
Islamabad Metro Bus Station
- Secretariat
- Parade Ground
- Shaheed Millat Road
- Seventh Avenue
- Saudi Pak Tower
- Centaurs
- Court stop
- Ibn Sina Road
- Chaman Road
- Kashmir Highway
- Faiz Ahmed Faiz Road
- Khayaban Johar
- Potter Road
- IJP Road
Rawalpindi Metro Bus Station
- Faizabad
- Shamsabad
- Sixth Road
- Rehmanabad
- The hospital
- Waris Khan |
- Committee Square
- Liaqat Bagh
- Wedding Square
- President
- Flashman Hotel Square
Multan Metro Bus System
Multan Metro Bus System is one of the metro bus services in Punjab, a new form of transportation that has been introduced in the city. The 18 km long track will run from Bahauddin Zakaria University to Chowk Kumharan, with a total of 21 stations, including 7 grades and 14 elevated!
| Operational: | From January, 2017 |  |
| Path length: | 18.5 km (BZU to Gaddafi Square) | |
| Progress: | 3 minutes to 5 minutes | |
| Operation hours: | 6:15 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Number of stations: | 21 | |
| Number of buses: | 35 |
List of Multan Metro Bus Stations
- Bahauddin Zakaria University (BZU) Terminal
- Bahadurpur
- Mahmood Kot
- Northern Bypass
- Shalimar
- Green
- چونگی
- گلگشت
- چونگی
- Qila Qasim
- بابِ دولت
- Hafiz Jamal |
- Manzoorabad
- Ahmedabad
- BCG Square
- People’s Colony
- Vehari Chowk
- Multan General Bus Stand
- Jinnah Garden
- Shah Rakn Alam
- Kamharanwala Chowk Terminal
Abstract:
Pakistani cities are expanding their metro bus system to accommodate traffic congestion. In Punjab, Pakistan, the three metro bus services discussed above have been successful in reducing traffic congestion and helping people to travel easily in cities. Other cities have also adopted similar transport systems such as Peshawar BRT and Karachi Green Line BRT.
To learn more about the Punjab Transport System, visit: https://transport.punjab.gov.pk/
Frequently Asked Questions:
In which cities is the metro bus service available?
Metro bus service in Punjab is available in 3 cities Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi.
How much is the metro bus fee?
Metro bus charge Rs. 30. You will pay it by token or card.
What is the cost of Metro Bus Card?
Metro Bus Card is available for only Rs. You will recharge it from any station at any time.
