Commissioner reviews Quetta Green Bus service; 17 new electronic buses to be added
Commissioner Quetta Division Zeeshan Lashari announced that 17 new electronic buses will soon be added to feeder routes in Quetta, making the service more organized and citizen-friendly.
Commissioner chaired an important meeting to review facilities and improvements in the Quetta Green Bus Service. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Quetta Mehrullah Badini, Secretary Regional Transport Authority Quetta Naimatullah Tareen, operating consultants, officials from the Public-Private Partnership (PPP), and other relevant authorities.
He stressed that all departments must continue collaborative efforts to enhance the Green Bus Service for the public.
During the session, the operating agency briefed the commissioner on various aspects of the service including routes, bus stops, operational systems, and facilities being provided to citizens. It was informed that 25 Green Buses are currently operational in Quetta, with four buses reserved exclusively for women passengers, staffed by female personnel to ensure safety and convenience. The service runs across four routes from 7 AM to 9 PM daily, with approximately 40 bus stops on the Kuchlak route and 50 bus stops from Metropolitan to Sariab Road.
The briefing also highlighted that the Green Bus Service has been extended to Turbat, where four buses are operating. Commissioner Lashari directed officials to ensure all necessary facilities at bus stops, utilize modern technology to make the service more reliable, and introduce a mobile app with live bus tracking, route details, and schedules to help passengers plan their journeys efficiently.
He further instructed the operating firm to present complete records of routes, stops, ticketing systems, business models, agreements, and operations in the next meeting for a detailed review. Emphasizing transparency and effective monitoring, he urged authorities to guarantee high-quality travel facilities for citizens.
Secretary RTA Quetta Naimatullah Tareen was tasked with regular monitoring of routes, stops, and passenger facilities, while ensuring coordination with relevant institutions to resolve challenges.