Bahawalpur Electric Bus Service: All 4 Routes, Fares Rs 20, Timings & Stops (2026)
Bahawalpur’s electric bus service launched on 13 January 2026 at Dring Stadium, when the Punjab Transport Minister inaugurated a fleet of 24 air-conditioned “Electro” electric buses on four routes. A second batch of 13 buses arrived in October 2026, taking the reported fleet to 35 — the largest of any big Punjab city. The service is run by the Punjab Transport Company under Punjab’s Green Electric Bus programme.
⚡ Bahawalpur Electric Bus Quick Facts
- Launched: 13 January 2026 (24 buses; fleet reported at 35 by October 2026)
- Operator: Punjab Transport Company (Electro)
- Routes: 4 (listed below)
- Fare: Rs 20 flat
- Free travel: women, students, senior citizens (60+) and persons with disabilities
- Bus features: air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, CCTV, charging ports, wheelchair access and a separate women’s compartment
🚌 The 4 Routes
- EV-1 — Dera Bakha ↔ Lodhran Entrance Gate (28.4 km)
- EV-2 — 13 Solang ↔ Cattle Market (20.4 km)
- EV-3 — Talha Town ↔ Al Raheem Town (12.2 km)
- EV-4 — Alina Hospital (Bhatta No. 1) ↔ Goth Lashkar (10.6 km)
🎟️ Fares
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.
🔜 Planned Extensions
The district’s September 2025 route plan also named three longer Phase-II routes — to Yazman, Lal Sohanra and Ahmadpur East — and more buses arrived in October 2026 with their routes still being finalised by the district administration. Those routes are planned, not yet running; this page will be updated when a launch is announced.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an electric bus service in Bahawalpur?
Yes — the Electro electric bus service launched on 13 January 2026 with 24 buses on four routes, run by the Punjab Transport Company.
What is the electric bus fare 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.
How many electric bus routes are there in Bahawalpur?
Four: EV-1 Dera Bakha to Lodhran Entrance Gate, EV-2 13 Solang to Cattle Market, EV-3 Talha Town to Al Raheem Town and EV-4 Alina Hospital to Goth Lashkar.
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.