Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday inaugurated the first-ever electro bus service in Dera Ghazi Khan, calling it a “historic milestone” for south Punjab’s transport sector.
Under the first phase, 101 electro buses will be allocated for the DG Khan division, with 24 buses immediately beginning operations on multiple routes, including:
- General Bus Stand to Kot Chutta and Choti Zareen
- General Bus Stand to Sakhi Sarwar
- General Bus Stand to Shah Din Saddar
- A loop service via DG Khan city
Each bus is fully air-conditioned and equipped with Wi-Fi, charging ports, CCTV cameras, and separate sections for women.
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Maryam Nawaz also announced that every district of south Punjab, including Rajanpur, Layyah, Muzaffargarh and Taunsa, will receive electric buses, and pledged a Metro Bus Service for DG Khan. She added that billions would be invested in the region, with monthly South Punjab Secretariat meetings in Bahawalpur, Multan, Rahim Yar Khan, and DG Khan to address local issues.
The Chief Minister stressed that Punjab would not seek foreign aid for flood relief, promising compensation from provincial resources for families affected by recent floods.
Citizens warmly welcomed the service, showering flowers on the buses and carrying banners praising the Chief Minister. Maryam Nawaz concluded by urging people to protect the new system: “These buses belong to you. Keep them clean and safe.”
