{"id":6692,"date":"2021-07-05T11:46:51","date_gmt":"2021-07-05T11:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/?p=6692"},"modified":"2023-09-30T11:26:43","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T11:26:43","slug":"know-about-lahore-metro-buses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/know-about-lahore-metro-buses\/","title":{"rendered":"Know About Lahore Metro Buses"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Metro Bus in Lahore<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In recent years, Lahore, Punjab’s most populous metropolis and its administrative centre, is seeing remarkable growth. The city blends ancient history with modern infrastructure in a delightful way. The Azadi Chowk Metro Station, which would be set against the majestic backdrop of Badshahi Masjid (as seen on the cover), is a perfect illustration of this. Lahore also saw the construction of mega projects such as the Ring Road and the Kalma Chowk Flyover, that have helped to alleviate traffic congestion. Lahore Metrobus, widely regarded as Pakistan’s first Rapid Bus Transit (BRT) service, is another major initiative that was recently introduced in the city to modernise the public transport system.<\/p>\n

Lahore Metrobus is run by which authority?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Punjab Mass transit Authority (PMA), and is one of the provincial government’s regulatory authorities, is directly responsible for the management and maintenance of the Lahore Metrobus System. It is among the most well-known modes of public transit in the city. The new Metro Bus project not only breathed new life into Lahore’s mostly moribund public transport system but also substantially raised the standard for improvements in other big cities.<\/p>\n

The History Of The Lahore Metrobus System And Its Construction<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Following the lead of Turkey’s Istanbul Metrobus System, the Punjab government, working in partnership with the federal government, proposed Pakistan’s first BRT system in Lahore. The Lahore Metrobus project began in 2012, and it was completed in phases, with packages being handed over to separate contractors for the consumption of food types of raw materials used in the construction. The Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA), which would be a division of the Lahore Building Regulations, spent roughly PKR 29 billion on the development of Lahore’s Metro Bus System (LMBS) (LDA). A much opening of Lahore’s Metro Bus occurred in February 2014, and since then, this transportation system is already offering residents of Lahore cutting-edge amenities.<\/p>\n

Infrastructure, Design, And Features<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The design and infrastructure for Lahore’s Metro Bus have been equipped with all of the latest features, in accordance with Institute for Transportation and Development Policy’s standards. Automated off-board fare collection is a problem that needs solving. Metro Bus Stations all across Lahore have well-designed signboards that make it possible for customers to navigate through the stations. During peak traffic, a bus leaves the station every two minutes to prevent the vehicles from being overloaded with commuters. Furthermore, for the convenience of passengers, Metro Bus Stations in Lahore include parking areas for cars and trucks, motorcycles, and bicycles. Metro Buses in Lahore run on completely separate lanes with elevated rotaries which are rarely obstructed by city traffic, greatly reducing the time required to go between the two sites in the city.<\/p>\n

Lahore Metrobus Route <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • Shahdara<\/li>\n
  • Niazi chowk<\/li>\n
  • Timber market<\/li>\n
  • Azadi chowk<\/li>\n
  • Bhatti chowk<\/li>\n
  • Kachery<\/li>\n
  • Civil secretariat<\/li>\n
  • A.O college<\/li>\n
  • Janazgah<\/li>\n
  • Qartaba chowk<\/li>\n
  • Shama road<\/li>\n
  • Ichra<\/li>\n
  • Canal road<\/li>\n
  • Qaddafi stadium<\/li>\n
  • Kalma chowk<\/li>\n
  • Model town<\/li>\n
  • Naseerabad<\/li>\n
  • Ittefaq hospital<\/li>\n
  • Qainchi chowk<\/li>\n
  • Ghazi chowk<\/li>\n
  • Chungi Amar sindhu<\/li>\n
  • Kamahan<\/li>\n
  • Atari saroba<\/li>\n
  • Nishter colony<\/li>\n
  • Youhanabad<\/li>\n
  • Dullu khurd<\/li>\n
  • Gajju match<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The Lahore Metro Bus currently has a collection of even more than 60 buses, each spanning upwards of 18 metres in length. These buses run along a single 27-kilometre route with 27 metro stations, starting at Gajju Matah and ending at Shahdara along Ferozpur Road, Lahore’s main thoroughfare.<\/p>\n

    How Important Is The Lahore Metrobus System’s Feeder Bus Network For Passengers?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    So because the Metro Bus Lahore route is a straight corridor, this is not easily accessible from several neighbourhoods in Lahore, and that is why the Punjab Mass transit Authority (PMA) has created a feeder transport system. The feeder bus routes cover many different parts of Lahore and often intersect, ensuring that passengers of the Lahore Metrobus have a smooth ride.<\/p>\n

    Let’s look at all of the feeder bus routes together<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Route numbers\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Route<\/p>\n

    FR-1\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Railway Station to Bhatti Chowk<\/p>\n

    FR-2\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bhatti Chowk to Samanabad Morr<\/p>\n

    FR-3\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Railway Station to Rana Town<\/p>\n

    FR-4\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R.A. Bazar to Chungi Amar Sidhu<\/p>\n

    FR-5\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Shadbagh Underpass to Bhatti Chowk<\/p>\n

    FR-6\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0Babu Sabu to Raj Garh Chowk<\/p>\n

    FR-7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bagrian to Chungi Amar Sidhu<\/p>\n

    FR-8\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Canal Road to Daewoo Terminal<\/p>\n

    FR-9\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Railway Station to Sham Nagar<\/p>\n

    FR-10\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Multan Chungi to Qartaba Chowk<\/p>\n

    FR-11\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Babu Sabu to Gulberg Main Market<\/p>\n

    FR-12\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0R.A. Bazar to Civil Secretariat<\/p>\n

    FR-13\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bagrian to Kalma Chowk<\/p>\n

    FR-14\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 R.A. Bazar to Purana Kahna<\/p>\n

    FR-15\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0R.A. Bazar to Bhatti Chowk<\/p>\n

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    Lahore Metrobus Ticketing System and Fares<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    In Lahore’s Metro Bus System, there are many primarily two ticketing options. These allow you to purchase either tokens for single rides or a Metrobus Card, which really is a subsidised package of numerous rides purchased for just a set price.<\/p>\n

    Using Single Ride Tokens: A Step-by-Step Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    These tokens cost PKR 30 and are good for a single ride. These tokens can be purchased at the metro station’s on-site ticket booth or through an advanced self-service Ticket Vending Machine. To gain access, you must first collect the token and afterwards tap it on the entry point. Make absolutely sure you don’t lose the token since you can only leave the platform when you’ve spent it.<\/p>\n

    What Is The Procedure For Obtaining A Metrobus Card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    If you’re using the Lahore Metrobus regularly, buying a Metrobus Card is the best option for you just because it eliminates the inconvenience of standing in long lines and purchasing tokens each time you travel. A security deposit of PKR 130 is needed when purchasing a Metrobus Card, which really is refundable whenever the card is returned. When you’ve got your card, you can top it up using PKR 1000 at a Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) or a ticketing booth near you.<\/p>\n

    Metrobus Cardholders’ Fare Policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    You can get cheaper prices and a special integrated fare policy if you have a Metrobus Card, which allows customers to pay a one-time fee for up to three rides.<\/p>\n

    Single Trip: PKR 15<\/p>\n

    Two Trips: PKR 20<\/p>\n

    Three Trips: PKR 25<\/p>\n

    For more information on the real estate sector of the country, keep reading\u00a0Feeta Blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    About Metro Bus in Lahore In recent years, Lahore, Punjab’s most populous metropolis and its administrative centre, is seeing remarkable growth. The city blends ancient history with modern infrastructure in a delightful way. The Azadi Chowk Metro Station, which would be set against the majestic backdrop of Badshahi Masjid (as seen on the cover), is<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6693,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1460,1458,1459,1],"tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6692"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6692"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6692\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10381,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6692\/revisions\/10381"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6693"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6692"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6692"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.feeta.pk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6692"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}