Sindh government will allocate funds for electric taxis, scooters, and more electric buses in the 2025-26 budget. The decision came during a meeting chaired by Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon. Key officials, including the Transport Secretary and heads of transit authorities, also attended. The meeting reviewed current projects like Peoples Bus Service and EV scooters, and […]
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No swipe, just cash: Smart card project hits a dead end in electric buses
The plan to collect fares through smart cards in electric buses has faced a serious delay. This system was meant to help passengers pay digitally instead of using cash. It was launched with excitement, but the technology behind it never became active. As a result, the smart cards are useless, and people still pay in […]
Punjab approves 1,500 electric buses for cities
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a major electric bus project for the province. This initiative will deploy 1,500 electric buses across multiple cities. The decision was made during a high-level meeting of the provincial transport department. In the first phase, 380 electric buses will be introduced in Lahore and Gujranwala. Officials have […]
Controversy surrounds Punjab CM’s electric bus promotion
A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court against Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s photos on electric buses. The petition claims the pictures are a form of personal advertising using public resources. Moreover, the opposition leader’s lawyer argues that public funds were used to purchase the buses. Consequently, the petition asks for the removal […]