Multan feeder bus system about to become functional

Lahore

In line with the Punjab governmen's plan to upgrade and improve the transport infrastructure to give relief to the masses, the Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) is in the process of starting operations of the Integrated Public Transport System (feeder routes) in Multan, the third largest city of Punjab.

In the first phase of the project, 11 feeder routes will be added to the Multan Metrobus System through operating 100 air-conditioned buses expected to transport around 75,000 commuters on a daily basis. These feeder routes will have fare, operational and physical integration with Metrobus Line to ensure running of a fully-integrated transport system within the city.

“The first batch of buses to run under the project has already arrived in Multan and the remaining buses are waiting to be transported from Karachi to Multan after Eid on completion of depot facilities and related infrastructure there. A team of engineers also arrived along with buses to provide technical assistance. The authorities have confirmed that the feeder route operations are expected to start in the month of July and Veda is ready to start operating buses with full commitment” said Abdur Rehman, chief operating officer, Veda Transit Solutions. Veda is the official contractor of PMA for operating buses on these feeder routes, he said.

“The people of Multan are also eagerly waiting for the commencement of these feeder route operations to reap the benefit of this project” Abdur Rehman added.