Transport in Lahore

Radio cab services Uber and Careem have been introduced by some private companies. However these taxis need to be booked in advance by booking on apps and calling their number.

Auto rickshaws play an important role of public transport in Lahore. There are 246,458 auto rickshaws, often simply called autos, in the city. Since 2002, all auto rickshaws have been required to use CNG as fuel.

{{main|Lahore Metrobus}}

The Lahore Metro Bus System (MBS) is Pakistan's first bus rapid transit system that runs from Gajju Mata to Shahdara down Lahore's main artery, Ferozepur Road. The route has forty-five 18-metre-long articulated buses that run between twenty-seven stations along a 27 km corridor; nine stations are built on top of an overhead bridge.{{cite news|last=Khan|first=Rameez|title=Rapid Bus Transit System: Plans for First Bus-Only Road Stretch Extended|url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/335934/rapid-bus-transit-system-plans-for-first-bus-only-road-stretch-extended/|newspaper=The Express Tribune|date=14 February 2012}}

It was inaugurated by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif on February 11, 2013, in a ceremony attended by Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ, and Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. The service was free for one month after launch.{{cite news|last=Hasnain|first=Khalid|title=Lahore Turns Festive as Metro Bus Service Opens|url=http://dawn.com/2013/02/11/lahore-turns-festive-as-metro-bus-service-opens/|newspaper=Dawn|date=11 February 2013}}

The Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency (TEPA), a subsidiary of the Lahore Development Authority (LDA), was entrusted with the task of constructing the MBS, a copy of Istanbul's Metrobus, its own BRT system, in collaboration with Turkish experts. The project ended up costing Rs 29.8 billion. It replaced the shelved the Lahore Rapid Mass Transit system which would have connected Shahdra and Hamza Town but would have cost $2.4 billion.

TransLahore also known as Lahore Transport Company (LTC) is a public transit bus system established for the carrying of urban passengers in Lahore, Punjab.{{cite web |url=http://www.ltc.gop.pk/Profile.htm |title=::: Lahore Transport Company ::: |access-date=2011-07-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111106000648/http://www.ltc.gop.pk/Profile.htm |archive-date=2011-11-06 }} It also operates a bus rapid transit system in Lahore. However, the BRTs do not have dedicated lanes and right of privilege. It was established under the companies ordinance of 1984. LTC got all the transport responsibilities of traveling in Lahore in December 2009.The fleet of TransLahore has more than 650 buses which run throughout the city as well as sub-urban areas of the city.

It travels under routes issued by the Government of Punjab.{{cite web |url=http://www.ltc.gop.pk/Opportunities.htm |title=::: Lahore Transport Company ::: |access-date=2011-07-19 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111022003257/http://www.ltc.gop.pk/Opportunities.htm |archive-date=2011-10-22 }} It issues students "Green Card", which means that PKR 10 will be charged by the students on LTC's Buses.{{Cite web|url=https://ltc.gop.pk/|title=Lahore Transport Company|website=ltc.gop.pk}} The buses are air conditioned and have separate sections for men and women.

Several bus companies also operate in Lahore. Premier Bus Services, owned by the Beaconhouse Group, was started in 2003, and provides transportation services to the general public in Lahore. With over 240 buses running on exclusive routes, it is the largest public transport company in Pakistan. {{Asof|2010}}, the buses are in the process of being converted to compressed natural gas for environmental and economic reasons.{{cite web|title=Group Profile|url=http://www.beaconhouse.net/cms_main.php?id=4|publisher=The Beaconhouse group|access-date=14 May 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150810154518/http://www.beaconhouse.net/cms_main.php?id=4|archive-date=10 August 2015}}

Sammi Daewoo's City Bus Division operates four routes within the city and two suburban routes for Gujranwala and Sheikhupura.{{cite web|url=http://www.sammi.com.pk/tra.php?Type=4|title=Daewoo Express (Dream Journey)|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081221005433/http://www.sammi.com.pk/tra.php?Type=4|archive-date=2008-12-21}}

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The Lahore Metro or Lahore Rapid Mass Transit System is an under construction rapid transit system (metro train system) for Lahore, the second largest city of Pakistan.{{cite news |url=http://www.dawn.com/news/1108068 |title=$1.6bn Lahore metro train deal signed with China |website=Dawn.com |date=23 May 2014 |access-date=2014-11-23}} First proposed in 1991, funding was not secured, and in 2012 it was abandoned by the Punjab government in favour of the more cost–effective Lahore Metro Bus System which opened in February 2013. However, the Punjab Government decided to restart development on the Lahore Metro as a $1.6 billion project with Chinese assistance.

{{Main|Orange Line (Lahore Metro)}}

Orange Line is an automated rapid transit line in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan and the first driverless metro in Pakistan. It is operated by the Punjab Mass Transit Authority and forms part of the Lahore Metro system.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/711864/good-news-on-track-lahore-to-get-pakistans-first-metro-train/ "Good news on track: Lahore to get Pakistan’s first metro train"], Express Tribune, Lahore, 23 Mar 2014. Retrieved on 20 October 2014.[http://tribune.com.pk/story/886037/development-agenda-lahore-metro-train-gets-green-signal/ Development agenda: Lahore metro train gets green signal]

The line is Pakistan's first metro train.{{cite news|title=OLMT project to face further delay|url=https://tribune.com.pk/story/1941286/1-olmt-project-face-delay/|access-date=2 April 2019|agency=The Express Tribune|author=Adnan, Imran|date=1 April 2019|quote=As per the direction of the apex court, he said, the civil works of the project will be completed by end of July 2019. But the project will not enter into commercial operations by August or November 2019.}}{{cite news|title=Manufacturing of orange trains starts, says Kh Hassan|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/122738-Manufacturing-of-orange-trains-starts-says-Kh-Hassan|access-date=24 January 2017|agency=The News|date=26 May 2016|quote=Latest technology will be employed for fabricating these trains and the rolling-stock will be fully computerised, automatic and driverless.}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribune.com.pk/story/1981633/1-railways-secretary-reviews-operation-karachi-circular-railway-revival/|title = Railways secretary reviews operation for Karachi Circular Railway revival|date = 27 May 2019}} The line spans {{convert|27.1|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} with {{convert|25.4|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} elevated and {{convert|1.72|km|mi|1|abbr=on}} underground.{{cite web|title=Norinco Technical Proposal|url=http://www.lahoremetroauraap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Norinco-Technical-Proposal.pdf|access-date=25 January 2017|date=January 2016|page=12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202022759/http://www.lahoremetroauraap.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Norinco-Technical-Proposal.pdf|archive-date=February 2, 2017|url-status=usurped}} The line is served by 26 stations and is expected to handle 250,000 passenger daily. The Orange line is being financed by both the Government of Pakistan, and Government of China.{{cite news|title=Orange Line not part of CPEC: NA body|url=http://nation.com.pk/national/17-Jan-2017/orange-line-lahore-not-part-of-cpec-na-body|access-date=24 January 2017|agency=The Nation|date=17 January 2017}}{{cite web|title=巴基斯坦拉合尔轨道交通"橙线"项目|url=http://www.eximbank.gov.cn/info/ztzl/shanghe/shzj/201808/t20180831_6816.html|publisher=The Export-Import Bank of China}}

The Blue Line is a proposed {{convert|24|km|mi|adj=on}} line from Chauburji to College Road, Township.

The Purple Line is a proposed {{convert|32|km|mi|adj=on}} Airport rail link.

Pakistan Railways is headquartered in Lahore. Pakistan Railways provides an important mode of transportation for commuters and connects distant parts of the country with Lahore for business, sightseeing, pilgrimage, and education. The Lahore railway station, built during the British colonial era, is located in the heart of the city and serves as the major entry and exit point of the city. Other railway stations within Lahore include:

• Badami Bagh railway station
• Harbanspura railway station
• Jallo railway station
• Kot Lakhpat railway station
• Lahore Cantonment railway station
• Moghalpura Junction railway station
• Walton railway station

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To accommodate increased air travel, the government built a new city airport in 2003.{{Cite web|url=http://lahoreairport.com.pk/|title=Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore | www.lahoreairport.com|website=lahoreairport.com.pk}} It was named Allama Iqbal International Airport after the national poet-philosopher of Pakistan, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, and is served by international airlines.[http://www.caapakistan.com.pk/AviationStatistics/MTF%20by%20Airports%202008_09.pdf caapakistan.com.pk – Airport Statistics] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113170426/http://www.caapakistan.com.pk/AviationStatistics/MTF%20by%20Airports%202008_09.pdf |date=2012-11-13 }} as well as the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines.http://www.historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18765 Pictorial history of Lahore Airport. The previous airport now operates as the Hajj terminalhttps://twitter.com/aftabgilani73/status/566503143194644483 Lahore Airport Hajj Lounge after upgradation to facilitate the great influx of pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform the hajj{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/|title=Daily Times - Latest Pakistan News, World, Business, Sports, Lifestyle|website=Daily Times}} every year.[http://www.etihad.com/en/about-us/news/archive/2014/dhl-and-etihad-cargo-increase-connectivity-through-the-middle-east/ DHL and Etihad Cargo increase connectivity through the Middle East] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141105225943/http://www.etihad.com/en/about-us/news/archive/2014/dhl-and-etihad-cargo-increase-connectivity-through-the-middle-east/ |date=2014-11-05 }} Lahore also has a general aviation airport known as Walton Airport.http://www.historyofpia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=18765 March 27, 1961 News Report - Lahore to Have a New Airport

Allama Iqbal International Airport connects Lahore with many cities worldwide (including domestic destinations) by both passenger and cargo flight including Ras al Khaimah, Guangzhou (begins 28 August 2018),{{Cite web|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/278958/china-southern-adds-guangzhou-lahore-route-from-aug-2018/|title=China Southern adds Guangzhou – Lahore route from Aug 2018|website=Routesonline}} Ürümqi,{{cite news|url=https://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/277683/china-southern-adds-plans-lahore-launch-from-late-june-2018/|title=China Southern adds plans Lahore launch from late-June 2018|author=Liu, Jim|date=18 March 2018|access-date=18 March 2018|website=Routesonline}} Abu Dhabi, Barcelona,{{cite web|url=https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/14671345_1423459961016358_4246096401604852753_n.jpg?oh=15579c834ea244a3dcdb980a910cf249&oe=58AC4175&__gda__=1487737463_8b00fa6bdbfdff08a38910633e323afe|title=PIA advertisement promoting Barcelona resumption|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161014061703/https://fbcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/v/t1.0-0/p526x296/14671345_1423459961016358_4246096401604852753_n.jpg?oh=15579c834ea244a3dcdb980a910cf249&oe=58AC4175&__gda__=1487737463_8b00fa6bdbfdff08a38910633e323afe|archive-date=14 October 2016|df=dmy-all}} Beijing–Capital, Copenhagen, Dammam, Delhi, Dera Ghazi Khan, Doha, Dubai–International, Islamabad, Jeddah, Karachi, Kuala Lumpur–International, London–Heathrow, Manchester, Medina, Milan–Malpensa, Multan, Muscat, Oslo–Gardermoen, Paris–Charles de Gaulle, Peshawar, Quetta, Rahim Yar Khan, Riyadh, Salalah,{{cite web|url=http://www.routesonline.com/news/38/airlineroute/269378/pakistan-international-w16-international-route-additions/|title=Pakistan International W16 International route additions|publisher=}} Tokyo–Narita, Toronto–Pearson, Mashhad, Bangkok–Suvarnabhumi, Tashkent{{Cite news|url=https://dnd.com.pk/uzbek-airways-resumes-flight-from-tashkent-to-lahore/126944|title=Uzbek Airways resumes flight from Tashkent to Lahore|newspaper=Dispatch News Desk|date=5 April 2017}}

• Lahore Dry Port
• List of streets in Lahore
• Transport in Pakistan

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