Punjab to introduce 10 new Green Buses for lawyers

Punjab is set to introduce 10 new Green Buses for lawyers. File photo
Punjab is set to introduce 10 new Green Buses for lawyers. File photo
Published September 9, 2026 12:00 AM
Rawalpindi (Web Desk): Punjab is set to introduce 10 new Green Buses for lawyers and upgrade 10 routes to make travel between homes and district courts easier.

The Regional Transport Authority and the District Bar Association have reached an agreement to improve transport facilities for lawyers travelling to and from the district courts.

Under the agreement, 10 existing Green Bus routes will be upgraded, while 10 new buses will be added to the service. Officials say the new buses are expected to start operating by the end of this week.

New buses planned for lawyers

The new Green Buses are being introduced to address transport difficulties faced by lawyers travelling between their homes and the district courts. The service is expected to provide a more reliable option for lawyers who regularly commute for court proceedings.

The initiative will also improve connectivity between residential areas and the district courts through dedicated transport routes. Officials believe the upgraded service will make daily commuting more convenient for members of the legal community.

Agreement reached between transport authorities and bar

The agreement was reached between the Regional Transport Authority and representatives of the District Bar Association. District Bar Association President Malik Sajid Mahmood, Tariq Awan and Barrister Daniyal Chaudhry were involved in the agreement.

The development reflects cooperation between transport authorities and the legal community to address commuting concerns. The authorities are now working to put the new buses into operation.

When will the new buses start?

Officials say the 10 new Green Buses are expected to begin operating by the end of this week. The buses will serve routes used by lawyers travelling between their homes and the district courts.

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The exact operational schedule will depend on the completion of arrangements for the upgraded routes. Once operational, the new service is expected to provide lawyers with a more dependable transport option during their daily court routine.

Ten Green Bus routes to be upgraded

Along with the introduction of new buses, authorities have agreed to upgrade 10 Green Bus routes. The route upgrades are intended to improve the overall transport service available to lawyers.

Better routes could reduce commuting difficulties and make travel to court more convenient. The changes are also expected to improve the reliability of the service for lawyers who depend on public transport.

Health facilities are also being improved

The transport initiative is not the only facility being upgraded at the Rawalpindi district courts. Authorities are also working to improve the dispensary and health centre at the district courts.

The upgrades are aimed at providing better medical facilities for lawyers. Improved health services could provide quicker access to basic medical assistance for members of the legal community working at the courts.

Focus on facilities for lawyers

The combined transport and health initiatives indicate a broader effort to improve facilities at the district courts. Reliable transport can help lawyers reach court on time and reduce difficulties associated with daily commuting.

Similarly, better health facilities can provide additional support to lawyers who spend long hours at the courts. The improvements are expected to benefit members of the legal community who regularly use district court facilities.

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