PM Directs The Trial Run Of Orange Line Metro Bus Service
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the trial run of the Orange Line Metro Bus starting from Peshawar Mor to New Islamabad Airport.
The two-day trial run began on Saturday. Furthermore, according to sources, the Prime Minister will inaugurate the bus service as well.
During the first trial run, officials from National Highway Authority (NHA), Capital Development Authority (CDA), Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration, and relevant departments monitored the scheduling, loading, and unloading of commuters. Relevant operations were also inspected thoroughly.
According to sources, the Metro Bus Service will entail 30 buses. The buses will commute every 5 minutes, however, amidst the peak hours, they will commute every 8- 10 minutes.
The Orange Line is 25.6 Kilometres long and includes 7 stations. Abiding by the Prime Minister’s directions, the CDA made arrangements with Punjab Mass Transport Authority for 15 orange-colored buses.
Approximately 25,000 to 26,000 commuters are estimated to travel on the Metro Bus line.
As directed by the Prime Minister, no fare will be charged during the month of Ramadan.
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