In a significant step to support education and ease the commute for female students and teachers, the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has launched the “No Fare No Barrier” bus service under the Prime Minister’s directive. The initiative features 20 pink buses on dedicated routes to facilitate travel from rural to urban areas in Islamabad.
The buses will operate on the following routes:
- Route 1-A: Nilore to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 1-B: Nilore (Ziarat Stop) to Secretariat
- Route 2-A: Bhara Kau to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via F-6)
- Route 2-B: Bhara Kau to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via G-6)
- Route 3-A: Humak to Secretariat
- Route 3-B: Humak to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 4-A: I-14 (IJP Road) to Secretariat
- Route 4-B: I-14 (IJP Road) to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS
- Route 5-A: B-17 to Secretariat (via Margalla Avenue)
- Route 5-B: B-17 to Secretariat (via GT Road, G-14)
The buses will operate during school hours, with morning service from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and afternoon service from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, ensuring convenience and minimal wait times for female teachers and students.
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