Transport of Islamabad

Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, and the transport services here are easily accessible in every area. For Islamabad, every significant city and town is available through ordinary trains and bus services generally running from the neighboring city of Rawalpindi. Lahore and Peshawar meet Islamabad through an organization of motorways which has brought about a critical decrease in movement times between these urban communities. M-2 Motorway is 367 km long and interfaces Islamabad with Lahore. M-1 motorway connects Islamabad and Peshawar, which is 155 km long.

A Comprehensive Guide to the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) - Urban City  Lahore

Local transport services:

The Islamabad Capital Territory Administration works transports to serve the local neighborhood area. In early 2021, there are 15 available courses along which the vehicles and carts work. In Islamabad, you will not find rickshaws and Quingqi because it is not allowed by the capital development authority, as they claim that they will pollute and disturb the city. So, mainly the transport services you will find and which are common. There are buses and wagons, Taxi cabs, a metro bus connecting both o cities, and an online car service.

Local buses:

The Islamabad Capital Territory Administration works transports to serve the local neighborhood area. In early 2021, there are 15 available routes along which the vehicles and carts work. Starting around 2018, there are 15 functional routes along which the transports run, covering the length and broadness of Islamabad. The charge for transport travel relies upon the distance you need to go. For example, heading out up to 4 km costs PKR 15 while ventures longer than 30 km cost PKR 35. The rates stay standard no matter what the course. For instance, you can go along Route 121, from Haj Complex to Faisal Mosque, a distance of 28.6 km, for PKR 35.

Metrobus:

The metro buses in Islamabad and Rawalpindi that connects both cities are a fast transport system between the Islamabad and Rawalpindi areas of Pakistan. The Metrobus organization’s most memorable stage was opened on 4 June 2015 and extended 22 kilometers between Pak Secretariat in Islamabad and Saddar in Rawalpindi. As of now, the subsequent stage is under development and extended 25.6 kilometers between the Peshawar Morr Interchange and New Islamabad International Airport. 

PM finally inaugurates Green, Blue Line metro services in Islamabad -  Pakistan - DAWN.COM

Tourism Buses:

The Tourism Development Corporation Punjab operates traveler transport buses from Allama Iqbal Park and Shamsabad, carrying vacationers to Constitution Avenue using Shakarparian. The primary attractions on the transport routes incorporate Faisal Mosque, Marghrzar Zoo, Daman-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Lok Virsa, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Shakarparian, Rose and Jasmine Garden, Allama Iqbal Park, and Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

Double-Decker Bus Service Promotes Twin-City Tourism By PTDC

Taxi cabs:

Taxi cabs are ubiquitous in Islamabad and can be everywhere. It provides services inside the city from one place to another. Some privately owned Taxicabs are given by Albayrak and Metro Radio cab. 

Online transport services:

These services are now famous all over Pakistan, and it is very comfortable for the citizens because you don’t have to go outside; you book it, and it will come to your doorstep. The best thing is that it is cheap and affordable. You have to download the apps. The online apps are In driver, Careem, and uber, and they will take you anywhere on an agreed fare. 

Online Bus services:

Now there is also an online service for buses so that you can book your seat before it reaches its stops. These services include Swwl and Airlift; you have to download the app on your phone, and it will show you its finish near, and you will book your seat and wait for it to reach its stop.

Air Transport:

Islamabad Airport meets prominent destinations around the world. Benazir International Airport replaced it in the middle 0f 2018, and now it is the most beautiful Airport in Pakistan.

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