ISLAMABAD: In line with the directions of the prime minister, the two-day trial run of Metro bus service from Peshawar Mor to New Islamabad Airport commenced on Saturday.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif would formally inaugurate the service, said a news release issued by the Capital Development Authority (CDA).
Officials of the CDA, National Highway Authority (NHA), Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration and other relevant departments inspected the docking, scheduling, loading and offloading of passengers from the buses, besides other operational details.
Some 30 modern buses will ply on the route after every five minutes during peak hours. The service has a 25.6 kilometre long track, seven stations, and one platform near the Islamabad Airport.
Initially, the CDA under the PM’s directions made arrangements with the Punjab Mass Transport Authority for 15 buses painted with orange colour.
It is estimated that some 25,000 to 26,000 passengers will commute daily on the service.
As per the prime minister’s directive, no fare would be charged from the passengers during the holy month of Ramazan.
