Punjab Launches Electric Buses on 3 Routes in Attock
Punjab has taken its Green Bus Project to Attock. The chief minister Maryam Nawaz formally opened the service running 15 electric buses on three routes in Attock city. The government has also announced that it will make the service free for students.
What is the Green Bus Project in Attock?
The Green Bus Project (GBP) is a program of public transport provided by the Punjab government. The Attock service has 15 electric buses in three routes. There are buses linking residential areas to educational institutions around the city. The project is designed to make traveling to and from school as convenient as possible for the students and community. Meanwhile, the chief minister checked out an electric bus and had a look around the service during his visit.
Are Green Buses in Attock Free for Students?
Maryam Nawaz announced students can avail travel service Green Bus without payment of any kind. It allows students to conveniently access college and universities and go home without having to worry about transportation charges, she said. Additional commuters in the city should also benefit from the service.
How Many Electric Buses are There in Punjab?
Electric buses have been being installed across the districts in Punjab. B2B has reported that earlier this year 400 electric buses were operating in 18 districts. The province wants to make 1,500 drop-in buses a part of its public transport system.
Which Other Punjab Districts Have Electric Buses?
Attock is added to that ever-expanding list. In September 2025, 16 electric buses were given to Sahiwal from 4 bus routes. The total number of buses on three routes of Chakwal was 15 which arrived in December 2025. In February 2026, Rajanpur launched 15 buses in three routes and Toba Tek Singh launched 15 buses in 2 routes in March 2026.
What Else Did the Chief Minister Announce in Attock?
On that occasion Maryam Nawaz launched 127 development schemes. These include 59 road projects worth Rs. 23 billion. According to the provincial administration, its programme has handed 850 kilometres of roads to Attock. It is also paying out money on drainage to try and get rid of build-up of rain water in the city. The area of Attock is also linked to Rawalpindi, Pindi Gheb and Fateh Jang via road which matters for daily commutation.
Conclusion
Punjab has officially inaugurated its Green Bus initiatives in Attock with the introduction of 15 electric buses running on three bus routes. Students are given free services. The province intends to continue to roll the electric vehicles out further into additional districts. Please monitor to confirm routes, timing and further launches.
