What Happened: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz will launch a ‘Green Transport’ project with 5,000 electric buses to address traffic and pollution issues in major cities.
What you need to know: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz is set to launch a ‘Green Transport’ initiative, which will introduce 5,000 electric buses across major cities in Punjab, according to The News. In a meeting with a Chinese delegation led by Liu Junhua, Chairman of Chongqing CRR Hang Tong, Maryam Nawaz emphasized the desire to leverage China’s expertise and technology for this project.
What more: She highlighted that the Green Transport plan will start with 1,000 electric buses. Maryam Nawaz addressed issues such as traffic congestion and rising environmental pollution, noting the growing public interest in electric vehicles.
Also: She stressed the aim of creating a comprehensive green transport system for the major cities of Punjab, reflecting an eagerness to utilize China’s advanced skills in the transport sector.