BRT is the best transport project in history of Pakistan

Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday that Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the best transport project in the history of Pakistan.

Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the project, Prime Minister Imran Khan said BRT will solve the traffic problem.

He said The BRT Peshawar track is 27 km long, “I congratulate Pervez Khattak on the completion of BRT project.”

Earlier Prime Minister Imran Khan along with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan inaugurated the Peshawar (BRT) project today.

Defence Minister Pervez Khattak and other KPK government officials were present at the launching ceremony.

Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information and Local Government Kamran Bangash told media that 360 bicycles for both men and women have been arranged, besides buses, on the 27km bus rapid transit (BRT) track.

Bangash added that the project would provide relief to people in the provincial capital in terms of better transport.

Detailing about the project further, Bangash said the ZU-BRT uses a third-generation technology system, which will benefit the passengers.

He added options of lifting and bus services will be provided for special persons as well.

“The opening of BRT route would stop rickshaws without permits. Buses and wagons are being also phased out from the roads and Mazda bus drivers and wagon drivers, who can operate BRT buses, have also been integrated into the service,” he added.

Bangash added that BRT buses were environmental-friendly and comfortable.