Punjab Govt Plans Major Metro Bus Expansion to Kasur
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Exciting plans to expand the Green Line Metro Bus service from Lahore to Kasur have been revealed by the Punjab government. This bold action intends to increase regional connectivity and offer citizens better public transit.
Feasibility Study Ordered for Metro Bus Expansion
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the chief minister of Punjab, has mandated a thorough feasibility study to see whether this extension is feasible. In order to make sure the project is sustainable and affordable, the research will assess the feasibility of extending the metro bus track from Gajumata to Kasur City.
This study, which is being carried out by the Punjab Transport Department, will identify the infrastructure, money, and other resources needed for a successful implementation.
Part of a Broader Public Transport Initiative
Bilal Akbar Khan, the provincial minister of transportation, emphasized that this project is a component of a broader initiative to improve the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The government wants to increase the Green Line Metro Bus service in order to:
By connecting Lahore with Kasur, you may increase regional connections.
Give Kasur locals access to dependable and reasonably priced public transit.
Reduce regional environmental pollutants and ease traffic congestion.
The Minister emphasized that the results of the feasibility study will be reviewed before a final decision regarding project funding is made. The report will describe the procedures required to include Kasur into the metro system of Lahore.
Benefits of the Metro Bus Extension
When finished, the expanded metro bus service will provide a number of significant advantages:
increased ease for passengers going from Kasur to Lahore.
increased ease of access for Kasur inhabitants to urban hubs.
an updated transit system that complies with global norms.
The lives of commuters in both cities should significantly improve as a result of the Punjab government’s commitment to modernizing public transportation.