Islamabad, Nov 14: Pink Buses Now Operational in Islamabad for Girls and Women
The Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Education, Mohiuddin Ahmed Wani, announced a significant achievement in female transportation. He revealed that 99% of previously idle buses have been restored. These pink buses now transport 8,000 girls from rural areas to urban schools safely and conveniently.
Wani also mentioned plans to request more funding for school upgrades in rural regions. The goal is to provide modern amenities and reduce the urban-rural education gap.
This initiative is part of the “No Fare No Barrier” program, launched by the Prime Minister. The program aims to make transportation accessible and free for female students and teachers.
The pink bus service operates on key routes between rural and urban areas in Islamabad. It ensures that women in the education sector can travel without financial barriers.
The service includes 20 buses running on specific routes during school hours.
This helps minimize waiting times for students and teachers.
The main routes are as follows:
- Route 1-A: Nilore to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 1-B: Nilore (Ziarat Stop) to Secretariat
- Route 2-A: Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via F-6)
- Route 2-B: Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via G-6)
- Route 3-A: Humak to Secretariat
- Route 3-B: Humak to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 4-A: I-14 (IJP Road) to Secretariat
- Route 4-B: I-14 (IJP Road) to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 5-A: B-17 to Secretariat (via Margalla Avenue)
- Route 5-B: B-17 to Secretariat (via GT Road, G-14)
The buses run twice daily, with services from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM in the morning and 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM in the afternoon. This ensures students and teachers can commute without delays.
