With Prime Minister Imran Khan set to inaugurate the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit service, here’s everything you need to know about the new public transport service:
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The service is estimated to carry 300,000 passengers on a daily basis.
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The 80 buses will be operated by 200 drivers who have completed their training.
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The bus will run from KESC Powerhouse Chowrangi in Surjani Town to the Municipal park.
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It will pass through Nagan Chowrangi, North Nazimabad, Nazimabad and Gurumandir, with 25 stations along its route.
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Around 22 stations between Surjani Town and Numaish Chowrangi have been completed. Another three stations to extend the service to Municipal Park are yet to be constructed.
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The government has yet to announce the ticket prices for the Green Line BRT project. However, according to experts, the government will set Rs15 minimum and Rs55 maximum prices for bus service.
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The state-of-art underground bus terminal with a parking facility and the commercial mezzanine floor was also constructed at Numaish intersection.
