Project to be started with 1,000 electric buses
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Monday said that China was leading in every sphere of life, and we are eager to benefit from their cooperation and expertise.
The Chief Minister said this during a meeting with a Chinese delegation led by Liu Junhua, Chairman of Chinese vehicle company Chongqing CRR Hang Tong to discuss the launch of a proposed Green Transport System Project in Punjab, under which 5,000 electric buses will be run across Punjab.
She added, ”We want a complete green transport system for the people of big cities. The Green Transport Project will be started in Punjab with 1000 electric buses.”
Madam Chief Minister said, ”Traffic jam is a big problem, environmental pollution is also increasing. People are increasingly being attracted towards electric vehicles.”
Maryam Nawaz said, ”Chinese transport companies will be welcomed in Lahore and will be fully supported. We want to run bullet trains, metro buses and electrified buses in every district of Punjab.”
The Chief Minister said, ”Many areas of Lahore need a transport system. We want to completely redesign the transport system of Punjab.”
She underscored,”We want transport infrastructure, bus stops, charging system and other facilities.” Maryam Nawaz requested a comprehensive transport system plan from the Chinese consortium.
