Rawalpindi Metro FAQ – Timings, Fares, Routes & Live Updates Rawalpindi Metrobus FAQ

Rawalpindi Metrobus

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Red Line is the first and busiest route of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metrobus system, connecting Pak Secretariat (Islamabad) to Saddar (Rawalpindi). It spans 22.5 km with 24 stations and operates on dedicated lanes for efficient travel.

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It was inaugurated on 4 June 2015 and initially operated with 60 buses.

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Timings: 6:15 AM to 10:00 PM daily.

Frequency: Buses arrive every 3–6 minutes during peak hours.

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Ticket Price: PKR 30 per one-way trip (as of 2025).

Payment Options:

  • Tokens: Single-use, valid for 1 hour
  • Metro Card: Reusable, costs PKR 130 (refundable if returned undamaged)
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Major stops include:

Islamabad:

  • Pak Secretariat
  • Parade Ground
  • PIMS
  • Kashmir Highway

Rawalpindi:

  • Faizabad
  • 6th Road
  • Chandni Chowk
  • Saddar Terminal
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Yes, express routes run Monday–Thursday between:

  • Saddar ↔ Faizabad
  • Faiz Ahmed Faiz ↔ Rehmanabad
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Stations feature:

  • E-ticketing
  • Escalators
  • Platform screens
  • Public toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi

Air-conditioned buses with real-time tracking via an Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).

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Managed jointly by:

  • Punjab Mass Transit Authority (PMTA) (primary operator)
  • Capital Development Authority (CDA)

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