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Planning is very important
Lack of planning has been a problem
BRT had issues due to federal govt not allowing to use track/adjoining area, then army, re routing it. But it was still planned good
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More buses of BRT Peshawar ready to join the system soon. Spokesperson Trans Peshawar
More new buses near 30 in the final stages of preparation. Spokesperson Trans Peshawar
30 more new buses will be articulated by 18 meters.
Nearly 125 passengers will be able to travel at the same time in each bus. Spokesperson Trans Peshawar
These new buses will be run on the express route as soon as they join the system. Spokesperson Trans Peshawar
Express route is the most popular route of BRT. Spokesperson Trans Peshawar
Over 128 buses are running in the current system.
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Extension of BRT feeder routes okayed
Bureau Report
January 30, 2021
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Development Authority’s Urban Development Board on Friday approved the extension of the Bus Rapid Transit feeder routes to Warsak Road, Regi Lalma Township and Defence Housing Authority scheme to benefit more residents of the provincial capital.
Chief Minister Mahmood Khan presided over the board’s meeting, which was attended by ministers Akbar Ayub and Taimur Saleem Jhagra, PDA director-general Syed Zafar Ali Shah and other officials.
According to a statement issued here, the board approved the construction of a new bus terminal at Sardar Ghari area to ease traffic pressure in the city.
It said the meeting was briefed about the master plan of the proposed bus terminal and informed that PC-I of the project would be finalised by the second week of next month, whereas the groundbreaking of the project was expected to take place by the end of March.
The meeting also allowed the PDA to acquire the required land for shifting the GT Road truck terminal out of the city.
The chief minister directed officials to introduce e-tendering, e-bidding and e-billing system in PDA on the pattern of the works departments.
He asked the PDA high-ups to ensure physical progress on all development projects of the authority, including Peshawar Model Town, shifting the bus terminal out of the city, and construction of the missing links of the northern section of Ring Road as per the timelines so that these projects of public welfare could be completed in the stipulated time period and the public could benefit them without any delay.
Mr Mahmood said the authorities should take necessary measures to protect agricultural lands in the vicinity of Peshawar by stopping construction activities on them.
The meeting also gave approval for starting work on the construction of the missing link of the northern section of Ring Road.
The 8.7 kilometers long missing link from Warsak Road to Nasir Bagh will be constructed at the cost of Rs17.4 billion.
The statement said the board approved the constructing a cloverleaf intersection at the junction of GT and Ring roads on the entrance to Peshawar to address traffic congestion in the city.
It also approved the creation of a traffic engineering directorate in the PDA.
It also approved the PDA’s 2020-21 budget estimates and revised 2019-20 budget estimates and special conveyance allowance for the special employees of the authority at the rate of Rs1,000 per month already admissible to the disabled employees of provincial government.
Published in Dawn, January 30th, 2021
Bureau Report
January 30, 2021
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar Development Authority’s Urban Development Board on Friday approved the extension of the Bus Rapid Transit feeder routes to Warsak Road, Regi Lalma Township and Defence Housing Authority scheme to benefit more residents of the provincial capital.
Chief Minister Mahmood Khan presided over the board’s meeting, which was attended by ministers Akbar Ayub and Taimur Saleem Jhagra, PDA director-general Syed Zafar Ali Shah and other officials.
According to a statement issued here, the board approved the construction of a new bus terminal at Sardar Ghari area to ease traffic pressure in the city.
It said the meeting was briefed about the master plan of the proposed bus terminal and informed that PC-I of the project would be finalised by the second week of next month, whereas the groundbreaking of the project was expected to take place by the end of March.
The meeting also allowed the PDA to acquire the required land for shifting the GT Road truck terminal out of the city.
The chief minister directed officials to introduce e-tendering, e-bidding and e-billing system in PDA on the pattern of the works departments.
He asked the PDA high-ups to ensure physical progress on all development projects of the authority, including Peshawar Model Town, shifting the bus terminal out of the city, and construction of the missing links of the northern section of Ring Road as per the timelines so that these projects of public welfare could be completed in the stipulated time period and the public could benefit them without any delay.
Mr Mahmood said the authorities should take necessary measures to protect agricultural lands in the vicinity of Peshawar by stopping construction activities on them.
The meeting also gave approval for starting work on the construction of the missing link of the northern section of Ring Road.
The 8.7 kilometers long missing link from Warsak Road to Nasir Bagh will be constructed at the cost of Rs17.4 billion.
The statement said the board approved the constructing a cloverleaf intersection at the junction of GT and Ring roads on the entrance to Peshawar to address traffic congestion in the city.
It also approved the creation of a traffic engineering directorate in the PDA.
It also approved the PDA’s 2020-21 budget estimates and revised 2019-20 budget estimates and special conveyance allowance for the special employees of the authority at the rate of Rs1,000 per month already admissible to the disabled employees of provincial government.
Published in Dawn, January 30th, 2021
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BRT Peshawar to add 30 new buses to its fleet
Thirty more buses have been acquired from China for Transit (BRT)-Peshawar, a statement issued.
According to the BRT spokesman, 30 new buses have left China to join the BRT fleet in Peshawar, which would further enhance commuting facilities for passengers.
He said that these 18-meter long buses would run on Express Route, the most popular route among passengers with no frequent stops.
“The BRT administration is endeavouring to provide best possible commuting facilities to its people,” he maintained, adding the new fleet of 30 buses would accommodate around 3,750 more passengers on a daily basis
Thirty more buses have been acquired from China for Transit (BRT)-Peshawar, a statement issued.
According to the BRT spokesman, 30 new buses have left China to join the BRT fleet in Peshawar, which would further enhance commuting facilities for passengers.
He said that these 18-meter long buses would run on Express Route, the most popular route among passengers with no frequent stops.
“The BRT administration is endeavouring to provide best possible commuting facilities to its people,” he maintained, adding the new fleet of 30 buses would accommodate around 3,750 more passengers on a daily basis
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Over 175,000 residents of Peshawar are availing the services of Peshawar BRT on daily basis; keeping in view the growing demand and popularity of the BRT, 30 more 18-meters buses are ordered from China.
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are all BRT buses coming from china or some are assembling inside Pakistan ??
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All Metro buses in Pakistan are from China . All other types of buses of Chinese origin are assembled in Pakistan.
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BRT Peshawar will run 30 new 18-meter buses from China on the operational route. 30 new 18-meter buses will run on the express route.
To further facilitate BRT passengers, new buses have been added to the BRT fleet. The total number of operational buses in BRT has increased to 158.
To further facilitate BRT passengers, new buses have been added to the BRT fleet. The total number of operational buses in BRT has increased to 158.
