The provincial government of Balochistan is gearing up to launch the highly anticipated inter-city Green Bus Service in Quetta, the provincial capital, with the aim of providing high-quality transport services to the citizens. The bus service is scheduled to commence operations on 17 July next Monday.
Chief Minister Mir Quddus Bizenjo in a statement hailed the project as a significant step towards offering reliable transportation to the people of Quetta, emphasizing the positive impact it will have on the community. Chief Secretary Balochistan Abdul Aziz Uqaili also took to Twitter to announce the formal inauguration of the bus service in the provincial capital.
We are all set to start Green Bus Service operations. Test operations to begin from July 13. Full scale operations will be inaugurated on Monday July 17 inshaAllah. Quetta’s long awaited quality public transport is finally here. pic.twitter.com/s9pM1lTl3Y
— Chief Secretary Balochistan (@cs_balochistan) July 9, 2023
Dr Faisal Ahmed Khan, Chief of the Balochistan Public-Private Partnership Project, played a pivotal role in implementing this initiative.
According to a reliable source within the provincial government, all relevant stakeholders have been consulted regarding the launch of the long-awaited green bus project in Quetta. After thorough deliberations, the government has decided to acquire eight buses to facilitate the public. Initially, four buses will operate from Serena Chowk Quetta to Belili, while the other four will serve the route to Sariab Customs during the pilot project.
It is worth mentioning that the green bus project was approved by the government led by Jam Kamal Khan.
The implementation of this project aims to provide the citizens of Quetta with a reliable transportation system. However, bureaucratic obstacles and a lack of political commitment have delayed the timely launch of the green bus service.
Other provinces in Pakistan have already successfully implemented similar plans, introducing metro bus services in cities like Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Multan.
With a population of three million, Quetta currently has only seven bus routes, relying on an outdated public transport system that has remained largely unchanged for the past three decades. This scarcity of routes has made commuting a challenge for the residents of Quetta.
The launch of the Green Bus Service in Quetta holds the promise of improving the transportation landscape, bringing convenience and comfort to the citizens while addressing the long-standing transportation issues. This initiative is expected to significantly enhance the quality of life for the people of Quetta by offering a modern, efficient, and reliable mode of public transportation.
