Business Desk 
Oct 27, 2025
In line with the Punjab government's efforts to expand electric bus (e-bus) service province-wide, the Capital Development Authority (CDA) is gearing up to launch two new routes for its electric bus service.
Connecting Khanapul to Nilor and G-9 to Faizabad, the new electric bus routes in Pakistan are being considered after the Zero Point depot became partially operational.
Currently, 14 out of the planned 20 charging points at the Zero Point depot have been installed, and integration work is expected to wrap up in the next two days.
“Once the integration process is completed, the issue of charging point shortage will be resolved. From Wednesday, we are likely to operate buses on the two new routes,” a CDA official stated.
Last year, the CDA's contractor, the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), imported 160 electric buses for Islamabad. As of now, 130 of these buses are in operation across 21 routes, while the remaining buses await deployment due to limited charging capacity.
The Rs1.5 billion Zero Point depot project, initiated in January, comprises two sections, including Site A, which is now functional, and Site B, which includes a data centre and is expected to be completed by the end of next month.
The CDA compensates NRTC based on the per-kilometre operation of the buses, in addition to providing logistical support.
The expansion of the electric bus service is expected to enhance public transport in the federal capital while promoting eco-friendly travel.
