100 electric buses en route from China to Punjab

August 27, 2025 (MLN): One hundred modern electric buses have departed from Shanghai Seaport for Pakistan, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif informed through a post on X.

The buses are currently en route from Shanghai Seaport and are expected to arrive in Punjab within the upcoming weeks.

The Chief Minister said another fleet of electric buses will arrive in Punjab within a few weeks and added that by December, the latest electric buses will be operational in every district of the province.

She emphasized the affordability of the new transportation system, mentioning that the fare for these advanced electric buses will be only Rs20.

Maryam Nawaz highlighted that this initiative will offer residents a comfortable, modern and eco-friendly mode of travel, signifying a significant step toward sustainable urban mobility in Punjab.

Earlier in February, Lahore received an initial batch of 11 electric buses from China. As part of an initial pilot phase, 27 buses were introduced in total. The electric bus service in Lahore was officially inaugurated by Maryam Nawaz on February 19.

The charging infrastructure for the buses is situated in Lahore’s Green Town area. Each vehicle can carry up to 60 passengers, providing a greener and more efficient transportation alternative for city commuters.

The Punjab Transport Department received all the buses from the transport company responsible for the project.

Moreover, tenders have been called for electric bus services in Faisalabad and Bahawalpur, indicating plans for further expansion of environmentally friendly transit solutions across Punjab.

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