Pink Buses to Hit the Roads in Islamabad; Offering Free and Safe Transport for Women
— September 1, 2024
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training (MoFEPT) has announced designated routes for the Pink Bus Service, a new initiative to facilitate female students and teachers in Islamabad.
According to an MoFEPT official, the program will deploy 20 pink buses to provide free transportation services for female students and teachers travelling within the capital.
The designated routes for the Pink Bus Service are as follows:
Route 1-A Nilore to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS,
Route 1-B Nilore (Ziarat Stop to Secretariat)
Route 2-A Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via F-6)
Route 2-B Bhara Kahu to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS (via G-6)
Route 3-A Humak to Secretariat.
Route 3-B Humak to F-11/1 FGCH&E&MS.
The 20 buses, acquired for various schools and colleges in Islamabad, feature a distinctive pink design and will operate in both rural and urban areas of the city. This initiative will allow female students and teachers in the federal capital to benefit from a free bus service to and from educational institutions.
This joint venture between MOFEPT and the district administration aims to tackle the transportation challenges faced by women in accessing educational facilities. It addresses the lack of decent transportation options, particularly for female students and teachers. These buses will be available for free transportation for female teachers and students, supporting the government’s efforts to enhance access to education for all.