Peshawar is set to enhance its Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network with the introduction of 72 new hybrid diesel buses on multiple new routes. This expansion aims to accommodate rising demand and alleviate congestion across the city.
Moreover, the government has approved the long-awaited construction of the missing link of Ring Road, with full funding allocated to ensure its swift completion.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has directed the launch of BRT services on new routes, including Ring Road, Bara Road, and Khyber Road. The necessary civil works for these routes must be completed within six months to facilitate the procurement and operation of the new buses.
The progress of ongoing BRT infrastructure projects was also reviewed, with officials reporting that the Mall of Hayatabad and Dubgari Plaza, currently under construction, are expected to be completed by the end of April.
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In a broader effort to address traffic challenges in Peshawar, the meeting stressed the urgent need to finalize the missing section of Ring Road. To further improve traffic flow, the government has approved the construction of seven underpasses at key locations along Ring Road and University Road.
