Quetta to Get 17 More Electric Green Buses

Commissioner Quetta Division Zeeshan Lashari has announced plans to add 17 electric buses to the Quetta Green Bus Service, according to reports published on September 19, 2026. If all 17 eventually enter service, Quetta’s reported fleet could rise from 25 to 42 buses. That sounds like a big step for daily commuters, but the reports do not yet give a launch date, route list, fare change, or timetable update.

How many buses are planned for Quetta?

According to sources, the new addition was discussed in a review meeting chaired by Commissioner Lashari. The aim is to extend public transport to parts of Quetta that still have weak connectivity, which is exactly where many riders feel the squeeze today.

What we do know is simple:

• 25 Green Buses are currently reported to operate in Quetta.

• 17 more electric buses have been announced for possible addition.

• If that happens, the potential total would be 42 buses.

• That would be a 68% increase in fleet size, based on 17 added to 25.

But here’s the key point for commuters: announced is not the same as deployed. The reports do not confirm procurement, delivery, or a start date.

For a quick background on how electric bus services are being rolled out in other cities, you can also read DrivePK’s Punjab Launches Electric Bus Service in Jhang Under Green Initiative.

What is the current Green Bus setup in Quetta?

The reports say Quetta’s existing Green Bus Service already runs with 25 buses, and four of them are reserved for women. Female staff are also reportedly deployed on the women-only buses, which matters because safe and simple travel is still a big concern for many women in the city. For background, read our earlier coverage: Multan Green Electric Bus Service Starts With 60 Buses.

The reported service pattern looks like this:

• Four routes are operating now.

• Service hours are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

• The Kuchlak route has around 40 stops.

• The Metropolitan area–Sariab Road connection has about 50 stops.

• Turbat reportedly has four Green Buses too, but those are separate from Quetta’s fleet.

These details come from a source report, so they should be treated as current only until officials issue a fresh notice. Still, they give a fair picture of why more buses could matter. If your area is already on a busy route, more vehicles could mean less waiting. If you live farther out, the bigger issue is whether the new buses will reach you at all.

Why this matters for riders in Quetta

For many people, public transport is not a comfort issue. It’s work, school, hospital visits, and getting home on time.

So, what could 17 more buses change?

• They could improve access in areas that don’t have enough transport now.

• They might ease crowding on busy routes, though that has not been confirmed.

• They could make travel a bit more predictable if the fleet grows as planned.

• They may help women riders too, since four buses are already reserved for women.

But the real benefit will depend on details the reports do not yet give us: which roads will be covered, how often buses will run, and whether the service will stay reliable after expansion. That’s why commuters should keep using the current route and timing information, not assume the new buses are already on the road.

What’s still unclear?

This is the part readers should watch closely.

The reports do not confirm:

• a deployment date

• route allocation for the 17 buses

• a fare change

• a new stop list

• a revised schedule

• whether the buses are approved, procured, or only planned

There is also another report from earlier this month that mentioned a separate plan for 27 electric buses for Quetta. We’re not mixing that with this 17-bus announcement because the available reports do not explain whether it is the same project or a different one.

Conclusion

Quetta’s Green Bus Service is set for a possible expansion, with 17 more electric buses announced by Commissioner Zeeshan Lashari. If the plan moves forward, the city’s reported fleet could rise from 25 to 42 buses, which may help residents in underserved areas most of all. But until officials release route maps, timing, and deployment details, commuters should keep relying on the current service information and wait for an official update before changing travel plans.

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