Islamabad Electric Bus FR-8: Aabpara to Taramari Chowk — Route, Fare & Timings (2026)
The Aabpara to Taramari Chowk electric bus (FR-8) is one of the CDA’s 13 electric feeder routes in Islamabad, linking neighbourhoods to the metro network. See all routes on the Islamabad electric bus hub.
⚡ Route Quick Facts
- Route: Aabpara ↔ Taramari Chowk
- Operator: Capital Development Authority (CDA) electric bus service
- Fare: Rs 100 per ride (see fare note below)
- Timings: Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours.
- Metro connection: Starts at Aabpara, also served by the Green Line.
- Stops: 18 stops.
- Frequency & journey: about every 10 minutes; roughly 40 minutes end to end.
- Launched: 25 December 2024.
🎟️ Fare
The fare is Rs 100 per ride. CDA launched the electric services at a flat Rs 50 in 2024 and raised fares to Rs 100 in its 2026 fare revision, citing operating costs; the Red Line Metrobus fare is set separately by the Punjab Masstransit Authority and was not part of that increase. Pay the fare on boarding; keep small change or use the payment options available on the bus.
⏰ Timings
Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours. Wait at the signed CDA electric-bus stop on your route and check the destination board on the front of the bus before boarding.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fare of the Aabpara to Taramari Chowk electric bus?
Rs 100 per ride, after CDA’s 2026 revision raised the launch fare of Rs 50.
Which metro stations does this route connect?
Starts at Aabpara, also served by the Green Line.
What are the timings of this electric bus?
Buses run from about 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, in line with Islamabad’s metro network hours.
Route data: Capital Development Authority (CDA) announcements and press coverage, cross-checked against the Islamabad Metrobus reference tables, verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details before travelling.