Gujrat Left Waiting in Punjab’s Electric Bus Plan

Gujrat might have to keep waiting while other cities in Punjab hop on to the electric bus project. The second phase of the plan is rolling out across nine cities, but Gujarat’s not on the list just yet. Instead, the city’s been told to expect its share, about 28 buses—towards the end of 2025. That’s the word for now.

Proposed Routes but Delayed Promise

So what’s actually in the pipeline? Officials say the proposed routes will stretch from Gujrat to Lalamusa, Jalalpur Jattan, Mungowal, and even Daulat Nagar. Sounds promising, but again it’s all sitting under the “eventually” tag. People here have been pressing for quicker action, especially since Gujranwala and Wazirabad are already seeing the buses on their roads.

Billions Spent, But Uneven Distribution

The overall project isn’t small by any means. The Punjab Transport Department has mapped out 206 buses for the Gujranwala Gujrat region, with a massive budget attached: about Rs. 7.5 billion just for charging stations and another Rs. 8.5 billion for the buses themselves. Out of that pool, Gujranwala takes the biggest chunk with 88 buses. Sialkot gets 45. Gujarat’s slice is 28. The rest are spread thin 16 for Hafizabad, 12 for Mandi Bahauddin, and just 7 each for Narowal and Wazirabad.

Gujranwala Moves Ahead, Gujrat Left Behind

If you look at the math, Gujranwala clearly leads the show. And maybe that makes sense bigger population, higher traffic. But still, Gujarat’s commuters feel left hanging. Imagine standing in long lines for the old diesel wagons while knowing that just a city over, people are already boarding cleaner, quieter electric buses. Frustrating, right?

What’s Causing the Delay?

Some argue the delay is because infrastructure like charging stations needs more time in Gujarat. Others quietly hint that politics could be playing its usual part. Hard to say for sure. What’s clear is that by December 2025, Gujarat’s residents are hoping those green buses will finally start running.

A Future Worth Waiting For But Not Easy

Anyway, if all goes according to plan, the city will at least be connected to its nearby towns through the new routes, which could change daily commuting in a big way. For now, though, it’s all about waiting and watching other cities get the head start.

Bottom Line

In short: Gujarat’s not getting electric buses anytime soon. The city’s turn comes late 2025, with 28 buses promised. Till then, it’s patience, old buses, and maybe a little envy of the neighbors.