Punjab to Launch 1,500 Electric Buses in 91 Tehsils From January 2027

The Punjab government has announced plans to introduce 1,500 electric buses across 91 tehsils of the province from January 2027. The move aims to improve public transport and provide cleaner and more affordable travel options for residents.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved dedicated electric bus depots for each tehsil. The first batch of new electric buses is expected to reach Lahore in January.

The provincial government has also set a larger target of putting 3,000 electric buses into operation across Punjab by June 2027.

Punjab to Launch 1,500 Electric Buses in 91 Tehsils From January 2027

According to the plan, different districts will receive buses based on their transport requirements. Multan’s nine tehsils will receive 169 buses, while four tehsils of Sahiwal will get 87 buses.

Bahawalpur will receive 215 buses for its 11 tehsils. Dera Ghazi Khan’s 10 tehsils will get 63 buses, while Faisalabad’s 12 tehsils will receive 202 buses.

Sargodha’s 14 tehsils will receive 98 buses. Gujranwala’s seven tehsils will get 125 buses, while eight tehsils of Gujrat will receive 122 buses.

Rawalpindi will receive 219 buses for its 16 tehsils.

612 Electric Buses Already Operational

The Punjab government said 612 electric buses are already fully operational in different districts. These buses are currently serving millions of commuters every day.

Another 192 buses are expected to become operational in Multan and other districts within the coming days.

The government also plans to expand electric bus services to several other areas, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Muzaffargarh, Rawalpindi, Jhang, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan and Attock.

Additional services are also planned for Bhakkar, Hafizabad, Khanewal, Chiniot, Layyah, Okara, Sialkot, Murree, Gujrat and Sheikhupura.

Mandi Bahauddin, Vehari, Kasur, Lodhran, Nankana Sahib, Narowal, Gujranwala and Multan are also included in the expansion plan.

Punjab Sets September Target

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed officials to complete the first phase of the electric bus programme by the end of September 2026.

The expansion is part of the provincial government’s wider efforts to improve public transport infrastructure and provide better commuting facilities across Punjab.

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Mass Transit Projects Also Underway

The meeting also reviewed progress on mass transit systems planned for Faisalabad and Gujranwala. Officials said work on both projects was moving forward rapidly.

At the same time, the government is working on the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 25 stations of the Lahore Metrobus service.

The expansion of electric buses, along with new and upgraded mass transit systems, is expected to strengthen Punjab’s public transport network and make daily travel easier for commuters across the province.