CDA to receive 30 Chinese electric buses for Islamabad in January
The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has initiated a transformative move by securing 160 electric buses from China.
The procurement plan involves the delivery of 30 buses in January, followed by two additional fleets arriving in February and March.
CDA Chairman Anwarul Haq on Friday chaired a meeting to receive an update on the import of buses, as per sources from Dawn. The chairman directed the concerned wing to expedite the process, ensuring the timely arrival of all buses.
Commencing in January, the first batch of 30 electric buses is set to play on 13 new routes across the capital city. This strategic deployment is a step towards enhancing sustainable and eco-friendly public transportation.
The National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) has been entrusted with the pivotal role of managing the operation of the buses on the designated 13 routes.
Under this arrangement, the CDA will be providing financial support to the NRTC, with a reimbursement ranging from Rs306 to Rs331 for every kilometre covered by the electric buses.
To streamline the operation of these buses, the CDA is planning the construction of a dedicated depot at Zero Point, situated along the Srinagar Highway towards the H-8 side.
The planning wing of the CDA has already designated a specific piece of land for the construction of this essential facility.