This short presentation gives an overview of the Metro Bus System in Lahore. It provides all the key information needed by anyone interested in the project.
2. The Need for MBS
• Lahore is the 2nd Largest in Pakistan
• With population of over 10 Million
people, traffic is serious issue for a growing
city like Lahore
• In order to sustain the growth of Lahore, a
safe, reliable and efficient mass Transit
System was required
• Hence, the Metro Bus System was envisaged
to provide comfortable and affordable
transportation services to the people of
Lahore
3. MBS: Quick Facts
• Total Length: 27 Kilometers
• Total Cost: 29.7 Billion Rupees
• Total Buses: 100
• Capacity per Bus: 108 People
• Project Completion Time: 12 Months
• Total Stops: 27
• Total Feeder Routes: 34
• Total Expected MBS users per Day: 50,000
• Total Lines Planned: 3
• Line Completed: Green Line
4. The Buses
• All Buses have been
produced specifically for the
Lahore MBS by Volvo.
• The ‘Arctic Buses’ hold 108
passengers and are standard
for all major Bus Rapid
Transit Systems including the
one in Tehran and Istanbul
• Each bus has special seating
for Women & Children as well
as for Handicapped Persons.
All buses are elevated for
easier passenger entry at
platforms
5. The Stations
• There are a total of 27
Stations
• 9 Of these stations are
elevated while the rest
are at ground level
• Each station is
equipped with
generators, escalators,
a tuck shop and
comfortable waiting
areas.
6. Travelling on MBS
• The MBS is completely free
for the first month. After that
there would be a standard
fare put in to use.
• The Metro Bus Card and MBS
Token can both be used to
travel on the MBS.
• The MBS Card is like Travel
Cards around the world that
can be recharged for multiple
journeys, it costs 133 Rupees.
• School Children and Students
as well as senior citizens will
be charged a discounted rate
7. Thank You
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