Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur inaugurated the new feeder route DR-14 of the Peshawar Bus Rapid Transit System at the Central Park Regi Model Town on Wednesday. This new route will connect Board Bazaar to DHA via Regi Model Town, on Nasirbagh Road.
This much awaited addition to the Zu Peshawar network brings the total number of routes to 16, further enhancing the city’s public transportation infrastructure. The inauguration event was attended by Secretary Transport, CEO TransPeshawar and other officials.
The route consists of a total of 16 stops namely Islamia College, Board Bazaar, Canal Bank Colony, Naseer Teaching Hospital, PSO Stop, Police Colony, Askari 6 Phase 2, Askari 6 Phase 1, Mian Khan Garhi, Badezai, Regi Model Town, Zone 3 Ground, Government Girls Primary School, Masjid-e-Hamza, Ladies Park and DHA.
He said, “Zu Peshawar caters to approximately 350,000 passengers daily, making it a lifeline for the city’s residents and commuters. The new route is expected to further enhance the accessibility and convenience of public transportation, contributing to the city’s sustainable growth.”
He said that the Zu Peshawar network was testament to the commitment of the government and stakeholders to meet the growing transportation needs of Peshawar’s residents. This development reflects the government’s forward-looking approach to urban planning and sustainability, he added. The residents of Peshawar had been eagerly awaiting this route, and its opening represents a significant step forward in Trans Peshawar’s efforts to enhance its service.
A spokesperson for TransPeshawar told the media that the route would be beneficial to the people living in Regi Model Town, DHA, Askari, Police Colony etc., as well as students of Islamia College.
