Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved the deployment of electric buses during a high-level meeting. The meeting also reviewed progress on major transport projects in Gujranwala and Faisalabad. The electric buses plan aims to expand modern travel facilities across Punjab.

Under the plan, electric buses will be launched in 10 districts to improve connectivity. These include Attock, Bhakkar, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Layyah, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin and Okara.

Officials shared that 100 electric buses will arrive in Punjab this month. Another 350 buses are expected by mid-May, followed by 264 more by the end of June.

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Special bus depots will be built in each division to support operations smoothly. These depots will help manage charging, maintenance and daily bus services.

The chief minister also asked for a plan to introduce 1,500 electric buses at the tehsil level. This step could expand modern transport to smaller cities and towns.

A briefing was also given on Punjab’s first e-taxi scheme during the meeting. Around 194 vehicles are expected in May, while 208 more will arrive in June.

Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to complete metro bus station upgrades quickly. She also approved new modern designs to improve passenger facilities.

The meeting discussed the “Empower Her” project and approved an e-bike plan for government employees. This initiative aims to support mobility and ease daily travel.

Officials revealed that over 125,000 passengers have already benefited from the free transport program. So far, buses have completed 3,560 trips across 21 routes.

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This plan can make travel cheaper and cleaner for many people. If implemented well, it may reduce traffic and pollution in cities.