Bahawalpur Electric Bus EV-1: Dera Bakha to Lodhran Entrance Gate — Route, Fare Rs 20 & Timings (2026)
The EV-1 is one of Bahawalpur’s four Electro electric bus routes, run by the Punjab Transport Company since the service launched on 13 January 2026. It connects Dera Bakha with Lodhran Entrance Gate. The full district network is on the Bahawalpur electric bus hub.
This is the operational form of the planned Bahawalpur → Lodhran route — the district’s longest electric bus run.
⚡ EV-1 Quick Facts
- Route: Dera Bakha ↔ Lodhran Entrance Gate
- Distance: about 28.4 km (district route plan)
- Operator: Punjab Transport Company — Electro electric buses
- Fare: Rs 20 flat; free for women, students, senior citizens and persons with disabilities
- Timings: reported from about 6:00 AM, last bus about 8:40 PM (no official timetable published)
🚏 Main Stops & Areas
Dera Bakha (Bahawalpur side) is the city terminus; at the Lodhran end the route serves Sabzi Mandi Lodhran, District Hospital Lodhran and THQ Hospital Lodhran before the Entrance Gate.
Only the termini and main stops are listed — the full stop sequence has not been published in an official route table.
🎟️ Fare
The fare is Rs 20 flat — and travel is free for women, students, senior citizens (60+) and persons with disabilities, as announced at the Bahawalpur launch.
⏰ Timings
No official timetable has been published for Bahawalpur’s electric buses. Local listings report buses starting from about 6:00 AM, with the last bus in the late evening (times vary by route) — confirm the day’s last bus with the conductor.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fare of the EV-1 electric bus in Bahawalpur?
The fare is Rs 20 flat — and travel is free for women, students, senior citizens (60+) and persons with disabilities, as announced at the Bahawalpur launch.
Where does the EV-1 run?
Between Dera Bakha and Lodhran Entrance Gate — see the main stops above.
What are the timings of the EV-1?
No official timetable has been published for Bahawalpur’s electric buses. Local listings report buses starting from about 6:00 AM, with the last bus in the late evening (times vary by route) — confirm the day’s last bus with the conductor.
Route data: the Bahawalpur district route plan (September 2025) and launch coverage by Dawn and Jang, cross-checked against live route listings, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.