ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) on the official Instagram account of the authority has shared a list of all the routes for its eclectic buses in Islamabad. The electric buses, which were launched last year in July, were initially operated on limited routes and have now been expanded to at least thirteen feeder routes.
Electric bus timings Islamabad
The electric buses on their designated routes are operational from 6am to 10pm on weekdays, from Monday to Friday. On weekends, Saturday and Sunday, the buses operate from 7am to 4pm.
Electric bus routes in Islamabad
| Route | Starting Point | Ending Point |
|---|---|---|
| FR-01 | Sohan | NUST Metro Station |
| FR-03 | PIMS | Faisal Mosque |
| FR-04 | PIMS | Aiwan-e-Sadr |
| FR-4A | Bari Imam | Quaid-e-Azam University |
| FR-06 | PIMS | Golra Sharif E-11 |
| FR-07 | PIMS | NUST Metro Station |
| FR-8A | PIMS | Tramri via Aabpara |
| FR-8C | PIMS | Tramri via Faizabad |
| FR-09 | Khanna Pul | Golra Mor |
| FR-10 | Golra Mor | Taxila |
| FR-11 | Golra Mor | I-14 |
| FR-14 | Mandi Mor | Barakahu |
| FR-15 | Khanna Pul | T-Chowk |
Tourist routes
The electric buses also operate on two special routes for tourists visiting the capital. Both tourist buses start from PIMS, with one ending at the scenic Daman-e-Koh and the other at Shakarparian. The tourist buses operate only on weekends from 7am to 4pm
| Route | Starting Point | Ending Point | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST-01 | PIMS | Daman-e-Koh | Saturday & Sunday (7am to 4pm) |
| ST-02 | PIMS | Shakarparian | Saturday & Sunday (7am to 4pm) |
The eco-friendly buses were launched to reduce environmental pollution in Islamabad, as Pakistan experiences rising smog levels each year due to pollution. In 2024, Islamabad, like other parts of the country, witnessed the Air Quality Index (AQI) spike to 250, making the air quality unhealthy.
