PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Sohail Afridi has directed the relevant authorities to complete all preparatory work at the earliest for extending the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service to Jamrud and Bara tehsils of Khyber district.
Chairing a meeting on the proposed expansion, the chief minister said the extension of the BRT network would significantly ease commuting between Peshawar and Khyber district, while providing residents with a safe, reliable and affordable public transport option. According to an official statement issued on Tuesday, he added that the move would also help reduce traffic congestion and environmental pollution in the area.
During the meeting, it was decided that a dedicated ramp would be constructed at the Karkhano station for the extended BRT service. The ramp is estimated to cost Rs500 million. Officials briefed the chief minister on the infrastructure requirements, fleet expansion and operational arrangements needed for the new routes.
The meeting was informed that 12 new 12-metre buses would be procured to initiate BRT operations for Jamrud and Bara. As part of the plan, eight bus stops will be established along a five-kilometre stretch from Karkhano Market to Jamrud Bazaar. In addition, 10 bus stops will be set up over a seven-kilometre stretch from Pishtakhara to Bara Bazaar to facilitate commuters.
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Officials also shared details of the existing BRT network, stating that the system currently operates 18 routes covering a total distance of 132 kilometres across Peshawar. They said the network was set to expand further, with the induction of additional buses over the coming months.
By June 2026, an additional 52 diesel hybrid buses will be added to the fleet at an estimated cost of Rs3.2 billion, while 50 electric buses are also planned to be inducted at a cost of Rs6.2 billion. The expansion aims to enhance service capacity and promote more environmentally friendly transport options.
The meeting decided to construct a dedicated ramp at Karkhano station for the BRT service at an estimated cost of Rs500 million.https://t.co/j1pbo7qKkW
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The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, Additional Chief Secretary for Planning and Development Ikramullah, the secretary transport and other senior officials concerned.
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