Islamabad, Dec 6: The Punjab government has announced the installation of 400 electric buses as part of an environmental project to improve air quality and lower pollution in the city, which is a significant step in addressing Lahore’s smog issue. During a news conference on climate change and anti-smog initiatives, Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb announced this program, which comprises several measures to address the city’s chronic smog.
Electric buses would be crucial in reducing air pollution from traditional cars, which are a major source of smog in Lahore. The program is a component of the Punjab government’s 10-year anti-smog plan, which aims to address the environmental situation by combining policy changes and technology developments. In addition to lowering emissions, the buses will aid in the shift to more environmentally friendly and sustainable public transportation.
First, a total of 400 electric buses are scheduled to be operational throughout the city in the upcoming months, with 27 of them expected to arrive in Lahore by January 2025. This initiative is a part of a larger campaign to convert 5.2 million motorbikes in Lahore to electric ones, which would help create a greener transportation system and better air.
A key element of the government’s broader plan to lower pollution levels, which have been a persistent issue in Lahore, particularly during the winter, is the installation of electric buses. In addition, the government has been regulating brick kilns, encouraging ecologically friendly farming methods, and shutting down companies that create excessive amounts of smoke.
It is anticipated that the electric buses will greatly enhance the quality of the air in Lahore, which has long suffered from excessive pollution. In addition to continuing efforts to further reduce pollution levels in the future, the program supports the government’s objective of reducing smog by 38% from the previous year.
