Inaugural ceremony of CPEC Passenger Bus Service postponed

LAHORE: Inaugural ceremony of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Passenger Bus Service, scheduled for November 3 (today) now has been postponed over the reasons not yet described.

First passenger bus under the head of “CPEC Bus Service” was all set to leave for China tonight from Lahore. Sources privy to the development said new date for the departure of first passenger bus will be announced later.

Earlier today, Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, Dr Muhammad Faisal categorically rejected purported protest by India over the bus service through China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

CPEC Passenger Bus Service

A bus service called China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) Passenger Bus Service was all set to operate from today, but now the inauguration has been postponed.

It will be a 30-hour long trip and passengers will get to enjoy view of beautiful sights of northern Pakistan. Cameras have been placed inside the bus to ensure security of the passengers.

As per the schedule issued by authorized operator, the bus service will run four days a week from Lahore to Tashkurgan: The departure from Lahore would be on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday while departure from Tashkurgan would be Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

The passengers can book their seats either from Lahore or Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

It offers premium and luxurious buses, comfortable journey, better en-route services that include breakfast, lunch, dinner refreshment beverages, tea, and snacks, while fast Wi-Fi service would also provided throughout the journey, according to the statement.

The passengers have been asked to book their seats at-least a week before travel while the charges of CPEC Passenger Bus Service for comfortable journey between the two countries include: One way ticket from Lahore to Taskurgan – Rs13000 per seat.

One way ticket from Tashkurgan to Lahore – RMB 600 (equivalent to Rs11,475 under current exchange rate). Return Ticket Rs 23000.

The travel documents required: Passport, CNIC, Valid Visa, original invitation from China and ticket.