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LAHORE, Nov 26 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government is committed to promoting a safe, sustainable and environment-friendly transport system across the province.
In her message on World Sustainable Transport Day, she said the Punjab government has launched a new, accessible and sustainable transport network to emphasise the importance of efficient mobility for all citizens.
The CM said that transportation remains central to connectivity, trade, economic growth and employment generation, adding, “Transport plays a vital role in boosting the economy, commerce and social linkages.”
CM Maryam Nawaz noted that, for the first time in Punjab’s history, an integrated and accessible electric bus project has been launched, enabling residents of Dera Ghazi Khan, Muzaffargarh, Wazirabad and Faisalabad to travel on electric buses for a fare of just Rs 20. Women, senior citizens and persons with disabilities are being provided free travel facilities under the initiative.
The CM further announced that Pakistan’s first tram train service is being introduced in Lahore, while work on the Lahore, Islamabad bullet train framework is progressing rapidly. A glass train service from Rawalpindi to Murree is also being launched to facilitate tourists.
The chief minister said more than 20,000 kilometres of roads have been constructed and repaired across Punjab to improve connectivity. She stressed that sustainable transport solutions are essential to addressing developmental and trade challenges, especially in the face of climate change. She added that the provincial government is working swiftly to restore transport infrastructure in flood-affected areas.