Islamabad Feeder Electric Bus – Complete Guide 2025

Islamabad Feeder Electric Bus Service

Complete Guide – April 2025

Service Overview

Operational Status: 14 routes fully operational

Eco-Friendly Features

  • 100% electric, zero emissions fleet
  • Solar-powered charging stations at key terminals
  • Regenerative braking system saves 20% energy
  • Quiet operation (under 65dB)

Key Service Features

  • Fleet: 160 BYD K7 electric buses (30 currently active)
  • Fare: Flat PKR 50 rate for all routes
  • Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes peak hours
  • Operating Hours: 06:30–22:30 daily
  • Payment: Contactless cards, mobile apps (JazzCash, EasyPaisa)
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair ramps at all stations

Recent Updates

Route Expansions

FR-10 extended to Wah Cantt Gate No. 1 with 12 new stops :cite[4]

New Depots

Rs. 1.51 billion depot under construction at Zero Point with capacity for 100 buses :cite[3]

Mobile App

Real-time tracking now available via Islamabad Metro Bus app :cite[7]

All 14 Feeder Routes (IBS System)

Primary Routes

RouteFrom → ToKey StopsLength
IBS-01 Police Foundation → Pothohar Orange Line ↔ Red Line transfer 8.5 km
IBS-03A PIMS → Secretariat F-7 Markaz, F-6 Supermarket 12 km
IBS-04 PIMS → NADRA Chowk G-7, Aabpara Market 9 km
IBS-07 PIMS → G-11 G-10 Metro, G-9 Markaz 11 km
IBS-08A Abpara → Tramari Park Road, Chak Shahzad 14 km
FR-10 Golra Mor → Wah Cantt N5 Metro, Motorway Chowk 18 km

Route Highlights

Most Popular Routes

  1. IBS-03A (PIMS-Secretariat)
  2. FR-10 (Golra-Wah Cantt)
  3. IBS-07 (PIMS-G-11)

Newest Additions

  • FR-09 Extension (Khanna-Golra)
  • IBS-12 (PIMS-NDU)
  • FR-10 Wah Cantt extension

Complete Station List for Key Routes

FR-08A: PIMS to Tramri Chowk :cite[3]

  1. Tramri Chowk (Start)
  2. COMSATS University
  3. Abasyn University
  4. Chatta Bakhtawar
  5. Park Enclave
  6. Shahzad Town
  7. NARC Colony
  8. Rawal Dam Colony
  9. Allergy Center
  10. Rawal Dam Chowk
  11. Kashmir Chowk
  12. Foreign Office
  13. Aabpara
  14. CDA Stop
  15. Zero Point
  16. PIMS Gate
  17. PIMS Metro Station
  18. Tipu Market

FR-01: Sohan to NUST :cite[3]:cite[6]

  1. Sohan (Start)
  2. Faizabad Metro
  3. IJP Metro
  4. Potohar Station
  5. MCI Model School
  6. CDA Complaint Center
  7. OGTI Stop
  8. Sui Gas Stop
  9. PTCL I-10
  10. IESCO
  11. Kurang Road
  12. I-10/I-11
  13. Islamabad Medical Complex
  14. National Police Academy
  15. Police Foundation
  16. NUST Metro
  17. NUST (End)

Technical Specifications

FeatureSpecification
Bus ModelBYD K7 Electric Bus
Battery Capacity170 kWh (LFP Battery)
Range250 km per charge
Charging Time2-3 hours (fast charging)
Passenger Capacity35 seated + 15 standing
Onboard FeaturesFree WiFi, USB ports, AC
Fleet Size160 buses (30 currently active)
OperatorNRTC (National Radio & Telecom Corp)

Service Management

Operational Details

  • Operator: NRTC under CDA supervision
  • Contract Model: PKR 306-331 per km paid to NRTC :cite[8]
  • Depots: Zero Point (under construction), H-9, Tramri
  • Charging Stations: Convention Centre, H-9 Depot

Contact Information

  • Helpline: (051) 111-927-927
  • Complaints: [email protected]
  • Mobile App: Islamabad Metro Bus (Google Play)

Future Expansions

Planned Routes

  • B-17 to Bhara Kahu extension
  • I-16 to Tarnol Expressway
  • Margalla Town to F-10 loop

Infrastructure Projects

  • Zero Point Depot (100-bus capacity)
  • 10 new fast-charging stations
  • Digital signage at all stops

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