Good News: 30 Electric Buses to Operate in Faisalabad | SAMAA TV

#samaatv #maryamnawaz #punjab #nawazsharif #rawalpindi #lahore #faisalabad #cmpunjabmaryamnawaz #electricbuses Punjab's Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has inaugurated the province's first fully electric bus service in Lahore, the provincial capital. The new fleet consists of buses with a capacity of 30 seats and the ability to carry 80 passengers. The electric buses are equipped with modern amenities, including GPS tracking, Wi-Fi, USB ports, and ramps for people with disabilities. In a bid to improve safety, anti-slip flooring has been installed, and cameras are placed to prevent harassment. To ensure efficiency, nine specialized charging stations have been set up, and each bus will be able to cover a distance of 250 kilometers on a full charge. A digital wallet and card system will also be introduced to facilitate cashless travel.The electric bus service will initially operate on a 21 km route from the Railway Station to Green Town. By mid-February, the service will begin, with buses running every 9 minutes, and 42 modern bus shelters to be installed. The service is expected to cater to 17,000 passengers daily. The Chief Minister also reviewed plans for installing solar fans, water coolers, and surveillance cameras at bus stations and emphasized special training for 70 bus drivers. Additionally, discussions were held about the introduction of electric taxis in Punjab. SAMAA TV is the top Pakistani news channel covering a diverse array of national news -- from politics and current affairs, business and sports to international, entertainment and culture. The channel aims at providing factual, in-depth and latest news as and when it happens. Tune in to SAMAA TV to stay updated, whether at home or on the go, on all things current and relevant. SAMAA NEWS LIVE - 24/7 Live Streaming SAMAA NEWS LIVE | Headlines, Bulletins, Special & Exclusive Coverage Keep watching SAMAA! Like and Follow us on Official Social Platforms: http://www.samaa.tv   / samaatvnews     / samaatv     / samaatv   Do not miss an important news update ever. Subscribe and hit the bell icon to subscribe to SAMAA TV alerts    / @samaatv   PakistanNews | SAMAA TV Live | SAMAA TV | Trending News | National Assembly | Watch Now | Live News | Latest News | News Updates | Breaking News | Today's News | Live News Today | Pakistan Live News | Live Politics News | Pakistan Breaking News | SAMAA Headlines | SAMAA Updates | SAMAA Exclusive | Current Affairs Pakistan | Pakistani Politics | Breaking News Live