A big news for the people of Peshawar! Keeping in mind the growing public needs, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to expand the Peshawar BRT System to more areas. Under this decision, new buses will be added to the BRT, and new routes such as Ring Road, Bara Road, and Khyber Road will also be included in the Peshawar BRT System network.

پشاور والوں کے لیے بڑی خبر! بڑھتی ہوئی عوامی ضروریات کو مدنظر رکھتے ہوئے، خیبرپختونخوا حکومت نے پشاور بی آر ٹی سسٹم کو مزید علاقوں تک پھیلانے کا فیصلہ کیا ہے۔ اس فیصلے کے تحت بی آر ٹی میں نئی ​​بسیں شامل کی جائیں گی، اور نئے روٹس جیسے رنگ روڈ، باڑہ روڈ، اور خیبر روڈ کو بھی پشاور بی آر ٹی سسٹم کے نیٹ ورک میں شامل کیا جائے گا۔

Peshawar BRT: A step towards better travel convenience

The Peshawar BRT system was launched in 2020 and has made travel easier and faster for people. It is a 27-km-long bus service with 31 stations, connecting key areas of the city.

It operates on separate bus lines, which avoids traffic jams and completes the journey quickly.

ADB’s support will purchase new buses, improve roads, and create paths for pedestrians and cyclists so that the city looks clean and beautiful.

The service is for everyone, including the elderly, women, and people with disabilities, to provide safe, comfortable, and affordable travel for all.

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How was the decision to expand the BRT taken?

The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, which was attended by senior officials of various government agencies.

Inclusion of more buses

• 72 diesel-hybrid buses will be purchased.
• These buses are being added keeping in mind the increasing number of passengers.
• A deadline has been set for the purchase of these buses and completion of the civil work of the new routes within six months.

BRT Commercial Plaza Project

• The commercial plazas under construction in the Mall of Hayatabad and Dabgari will be completed by April.
• The establishment of these plazas will provide more convenience and income to the Peshawar BRT System

Steps to solve traffic problems

• Funds have been allocated for the early completion of the incomplete section of the Ring Road.
• 7 new underpasses will be constructed on University Road and Ring Road.
• Instructions have been issued to remove obstacles to improve traffic flow on University Road.
• A direct road will be built from the industrial estate to the Northern Bypass.

Environmental importance of BRT

• The Chief Minister said that Peshawar BRT System is not only a modern transport project but is also playing an important role in reducing air pollution.
• BRT will be further improved for the convenience of the public.

Expansion of BRT in other cities

• Plans have been made to start Peshawar BRT System style bus service in four other cities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• These cities include Mardan, Swat, Abbottabad, and Dera Ismail Khan.
• Initially, the feasibility study will be completed within a month.

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BRT extension: Now to Pabbi Town, Nowshera

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to extend the Peshawar BRT System to Pabbi Town in Nowshera. Nowshera is a busy business city, but it lacks good public transport. This extension will enable fast, safe and affordable travel for thousands of people.

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Objectives of the extension

• To reduce traffic and pollution
• To provide better travel facilities to Peshawar and Nowshera
• To improve the economy by making people’s travel easier

The government has started research studies and route planning for this project. In the first phase, Peshawar and Nowshera will be connected, and then the service will be gradually expanded to more areas.

Benefits of BRT System

• Less traffic: There is less congestion due to separate lanes for buses.
• Eco-friendly: ​​Low-emission buses protect the city from pollution.
• Cheap travel: Everyone can benefit from it due to low fares.
• Time-saving: The journey is completed quickly due to fewer stops.
• Safe travel: Security is improved with the presence of cameras and emergency systems.

Conclusion

The expansion of Peshawar BRT System service in Peshawar is a great initiative for the people, which will not only improve travel facilities but also reduce traffic problems. This effort of the government is an important step towards further development of the city and reducing environmental pollution.

پشاور میں پشاور بی آر ٹی سسٹم سروس کی توسیع عوام کے لیے ایک بہترین اقدام ہے جس سے نہ صرف سفری سہولیات بہتر ہوں گی بلکہ ٹریفک کے مسائل میں بھی کمی آئے گی۔ حکومت کی یہ کوشش شہر کی مزید ترقی اور ماحولیاتی آلودگی کو کم کرنے کی جانب ایک اہم قدم ہے۔

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