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PESHAWAR, Jan 06 (APP):Chief Minister (CM) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Muhammad Sohail Afridi has directed the relevant authorities to complete all preparatory work at the earliest for the extension of the Bus Rapid Transit service to Tehsil Jamrud and Tehsil Bara in District Khyber.
Chairing a meeting on the proposed extension, the CM said that the expansion of the BRT network would significantly ease commuting between Peshawar and Khyber district, while providing residents with a safe, reliable and affordable public transport facility. He added that the extension would also contribute to reducing traffic congestion and environmental pollution.
During the meeting, it was decided to construct a dedicated ramp at Karhano Station for the BRT service at an estimated cost of Rs 500 million.
Officials briefed the meeting on infrastructure requirements, fleet expansion and operational arrangements for the new routes. It was informed that 12 new 12-meter buses would be procured to initiate BRT operations for Jamrud and Bara bazaars.
Eight bus stops will be established along a five-kilometer stretch from Karhano Market to Jamrud Bazaar, while ten bus stops will be set up over a seven-kilometer stretch from Pishtakhara to Bara Bazaar.
The meeting was also informed that the BRT system currently operates 18 routes covering a total distance of 132 kilometres. By June 2026, an additional 52 diesel hybrid buses will be inducted into the fleet for Rs 3.2 billion, while 50 electric buses will be added for Rs 6.2 billion. Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Additional Chief Secretary Planning and Development Ikramullah, Secretary Transport and other relevant officials attended the meeting.