Ride the Metro Bus of Islamabad & Rawalpindi

You must ride the Metro bus of Islamabad & Rawalpindi just to get a feel of the clean public transport of Pakistan. It is also quite cheap.

Metro Bus service between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi was the first decent public project that eased the lives of miserable Pakistani commuters who had to face the wrath of the wagon mafia.

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The Metro bus Islamabad is a very low-cost

Just Rs 50 for a round trip from Saddar, Rawalpindi to Secretariat area Islamabad. Peanuts! Even beggars in Pakistan ask for more.

The Metro bus is clean

The buses are clean and sturdy. The track is clear and elevated. Stations are neat and automated somewhat. The travelers are usually clean and orderly.

The Metro bus is fast

We can go from Rawalpindi to Islamabad and back in a little over one hour.

Metro bus is woman-friendly

Women have separate spaces up front.

Quick tourist view of the Twin Cities

If you stand by the window, away from the travelers standing up, you can get a glimpse of the city outside from a very unique angle. More Road, Kashmir Highway, and the blue area look very lovely. For more on Murree Road.

Every stop is announced

Travelers from Pindi / Islamabad can make stops to get off but some stops like Faiz Ahmad Faiz and Potohar are misleading. Every stop is announced clearly.

The Metro bus is safe

Each terminal has a security staff available.

Convenient timings for commuters

It starts at 0700 and ends at 2300 hrs

Metro Bus is the pride of middle-class Pakistanis

Patriotic Pakistanis would find the metro bus ride very satisfying and would have one more thing to cheer for.

Frequently Asked Questions: Metro Bus

People usually ask these questions:-

Has the Metro Bus reached Islamabad International Airport?

No, Metro Bus has not commenced service on the 26 km Peshawar Morr to New Islamabad Airport Route. It may start next year, i.e. 2024.

Which Company Runs the Metro of Islamabad?

The Metro Bus Service is being run by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority; PMA is an authority that can barely run the metro itself, I don’t know which mass transit they are running.