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Punjab to launch 1,500 e-buses in tehsils, targets 3,000 by June 2027

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At a glance

  • 1,500 electric buses will be introduced in 91 tehsils from January 2027.
  • The provincial government aims to have 3,000 e-buses operational by June 2027.
  • Currently, 612 electric buses are operational in various districts of Punjab.

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Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a plan to expand the province's public transport network with environment-friendly vehicles. The initiative includes launching 1,500 electric buses in 91 tehsils starting from January 2027, with a larger target of operating 3,000 e-buses across Punjab by June 2027. The plan also involves establishing dedicated depots for the new fleet. Currently, 612 electric buses are already in service in the province.

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The Punjab government has announced a plan to introduce 1,500 electric buses across 91 tehsils, with the service scheduled to begin in January 2027. The broader goal is to have 3,000 e-buses operational across the province by June 2027.

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