ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 (APP): Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi stated on Friday that 13 feeder metro buses will commence operations from N-5 Metro Stations via Chungi No. 26 to B-17 on January 1 next year.
In a written reply to the question of Rana Mahmood ul Hassan, Naqvi revealed during Senate question hour that a Capital Development Authority (CDA) feasibility study identified 13 potential feeder routes, including one from N-5 Metro Station to Sector B-17, to ensure safe and affordable public transport in Islamabad.
CDA has partnered with National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) for the procurement, operation, and maintenance of electric buses on feeder routes.
Additionally, a bus depot with charging infrastructure will be set up at N-5. The route is expected to be operational by January 2025.
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