Islamabad: As the new coronavirus curve in the country approaches and the viral scenario is described as controlled, the Pakistani government is taking a number of steps to resume its general activities and revive its inactive economy.
One such step is the launch of a colorful double-decker tour bus service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad.The logo of the new red buses with “Sightseeing: Twin Cities” written in ambitious letters crosses the roads of Islamabad.
The Punjab Tourism Development Corporation, in cooperation with the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA), is this initiative.
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Punjab’s chief horticulture and tourism minister, Asif Mahmoud, told the media that the official liberation rite will take place on August 20 and that his itinerary will pass from Allama Iqbal Park, Rawalpindi to Shakarparian Point, Islamabad.
“Initially, we launched two buses in a direction of about 25 km and will cover almost all the tourist issues of the federal capital, adding the Faisal Mosque, Marghazar Zoo, Daman-e-Koh, Constitution Avenue, Lok Virsa, Pakistan Museum of Natural History, Parliament and Shakarparian,” Mahmoud said.
The bus has a capacity of 40 tourists; Young people under the age of five and others with disabilities will get advantages from a loose trip, he said.”The aim of the service is to publicize tourism, attract local and foreign tourists to the culture and landscapes of dual cities,” he added.
The Punjab Tourism Development Corporation (TDCP) will run the buses.
Local and foreign tourists can enjoy the bus ride.It will also be a wonderful laugh for those who visit Islamabad from other cities, he said.
The initial fare was set at Rs400 (Dh8.74) and there will be a consultant on the bus.Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat posted a video of the check collection.Https://twitter.com/dcislamabad/status/1294661416117510144
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