Pakistan to introduce electric buses to fight air pollution

[Hermoine Green]

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to launch electric buses in the country to combat air pollution.

As per details, the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with private ride-hailing service to introduce electric vehicles in the country.

The MoU was signed by Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhary and CEO of bus hailing service in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to Radio Pakistan.

Under the MoU, the company will introduce electric battery-powered buses and also spend 12 billion rupees to expand its transport bus service in the country.

The federal cabinet meeting, held on November 4, had given approval to the draft policy of electric motor vehicles.

Read More: Federal cabinet approves electric motor vehicle policy

the cabinet gave approval to the country’s electric motor vehicle policy. PM Khan ordered that the commerce and industry and production ministries will provide guidance to the federal government for the implementation of the policy

https://arynews.tv/en/pakistan-to-launch-electric-buses/

 

[WhenSultansBowled]

Pakistan must react fast and try to "fight" air pollution.

Especially cities like Lahore/Karachi. It saddens me when governments (both Pak/India) buy military equipment but kids are suffocating in schools

 

[Mamoon]

More “sabz baagh”.

Can’t get the BRT up and running in Peshawar but this joker government is now selling the dream of electric buses.

This government can’t get anything done including keeping the so-called thieves behind the bars, but at least they are great at providing comedy.

 

[kk1992]

More “sabz baagh”.

Can’t get the BRT up and running in Peshawar but this joker government is now selling the dream of electric buses.

This government can’t get anything done including keeping the so-called thieves behind the bars, but at least they are great at providing comedy.

You get to laugh and we get to laugh at your expense, both groups are happy.

 

[srh]

ISLAMABAD: The government is set to launch electric buses in the country to combat air pollution.

As per details, the federal government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with private ride-hailing service to introduce electric vehicles in the country.

The MoU was signed by Minister of Science and Technology Fawad Hussain Chaudhary and CEO of bus hailing service in Islamabad on Tuesday, according to Radio Pakistan.

Under the MoU, the company will introduce electric battery-powered buses and also spend 12 billion rupees to expand its transport bus service in the country.

The federal cabinet meeting, held on November 4, had given approval to the draft policy of electric motor vehicles.

Read More: Federal cabinet approves electric motor vehicle policy

the cabinet gave approval to the country’s electric motor vehicle policy. PM Khan ordered that the commerce and industry and production ministries will provide guidance to the federal government for the implementation of the policy

https://arynews.tv/en/pakistan-to-launch-electric-buses/

Correct me if I am wrong but Pakistan has shortage of electricity to provide for all homes and industries and thats why they have huge load shedding periods. If yes then why not fix that electricity issue first so people can live at home and work in industries without any electricity shortage. Then move on to electric buses. I feel like priorities are not in correct order.

 

[troodon]

I wish India does it too. Vehicular pollution on the streets is unbearable.

 

[Hornbill]

I wish India does it too. Vehicular pollution on the streets is unbearable.

Many states in India are using these buses but it will take more than 10 to 15 years at least to replace up to 50% of existing ones

 

[Mamoon]

Correct me if I am wrong but Pakistan has shortage of electricity to provide for all homes and industries and thats why they have huge load shedding periods. If yes then why not fix that electricity issue first so people can live at home and work in industries without any electricity shortage. Then move on to electric buses. I feel like priorities are not in correct order.

They are only fooling the public. They can’t even get a metro bus up and running. Completely clueless, shameless and dumb government.