General Bus Stand to Be Modernised with State-of-the-Art Facilities

FAISALABAD, Jul 15 (APP): Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Nauman Siddique has said that the district administration has decided to transform the General Bus Stand into a state-of-the-art transport terminal featuring modern passenger facilities and improved operational infrastructure to enhance travel convenience and support the transport sector. Chairing a meeting, he reviewed the proposed three-dimensional (3D) design of the project and expressed satisfaction over the comprehensive plan for converting the existing bus stand into a modern transport hub equipped with quality public amenities. He directed the relevant departments to initiate work on the construction, renovation and beautification of General Bus Stand in accordance with the approved 3D design.

He stressed that the project should be executed efficiently and in line with modern urban planning standards.

He said that the upgraded terminal would provide a safe, comfortable, and organized travel environment while facilitating transport operators through improved infrastructure and better operational arrangements.

This project would also contribute to improving the transport network of the city besides enhancing the overall public service delivery system, he added. Earlier, Secretary District Regional Transport Authority (DRTA) Muhammad Rashid briefed the deputy commissioner bout the proposed redevelopment plan. He informed that the upgraded terminal would include aesthetically designed entry and exit gates, spacious waiting areas, administrative offices, a petrol filling station, a food street, a children’s play area, a hotel, a mosque, dedicated parking facilities, cargo offices, a designated vending area, vehicle service facilities and separate boarding bays for air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses.