ISLAMABAD – The Islamabad Metro Bus service, which serves thousands of commuters daily, will be suspended for two days in light of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) protest planned for November 24.
The district administration announced that the service will be unavailable from the IJP station to the Pak Secretariat starting on November 23. A decision on resuming the service will be made after assessing the situation in the city during the protest.
PTI, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan, has called for a major demonstration in Islamabad on November 24 to protest the detention of party leaders and recent constitutional amendments.
In addition, Metro Bus services in Rawalpindi will be suspended for four days from November 28 to December 1 due to essential track maintenance. The suspension will affect the stretch between Saddar Station and Faizabad Station. However, the service from Faizabad to the Pak Secretariat will continue as scheduled, with full operations resuming on December 2.
The Pakistan Metrobus System, which connects the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, was launched in 2015. It operates along a 24.8-kilometer route with dedicated bus lanes, significantly reducing traffic congestion and offering a more efficient and reliable commute. With a daily ridership peak of 151,000, it serves key areas such as Saddar, Rawalpindi, and sectors in Islamabad like the Pak Secretariat.
The service provides modern, air-conditioned buses, improving urban mobility and contributing to the region’s transportation infrastructure.
