ISLAMABAD
The residents of the Federal Capital sector G-8/4 area have urged upon the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to immediately establish a new bus stop on the FR-7 electric bus route at the G-8/4 roundabout.
The petition comes as thousands of residents from local colonies including PHA Colony, Radio Colony, and Postal Colony, PWD Colony, and T&T Colony express frustration over the lack of convenient access to public transportation. At present, the FR-7 electric bus route, which runs from PIMS to the Police Foundation, has only one stop at Noori Hospital, located several kilometers away from these densely populated colonies.
Local residents, especially women, elderly passengers, and those with mobility challenges, have reported significant difficulties in reaching the existing stop.
Residents argue that the current distance to Noori Hospital is particularly inconvenient for families and individuals who rely on public transport to commute to work, healthcare facilities, and other essential services.
Many have highlighted that the absence of a nearby bus stop exacerbates daily hardships for the local population, making the journey longer and more physically demanding.
In response, community leaders have called for the CDA to urgently consider the establishment of a new stop at the G-8/4 roundabout, which they believe would provide much-needed relief for thousands of commuters.
The location is seen as central and accessible to the majority of residents in the area, ensuring a more convenient and efficient transport link for the local community.
“We are asking the CDA to take immediate action and make this essential change,” said one local resident. “A bus stop at the G-8/4 roundabout would significantly improve our daily commute and make a real difference for people who are struggling, particularly women and the elderly.”
Local representatives have already initiated discussions with the relevant authorities, urging them to prioritize this demand to improve the quality of life for those relying on public transportation in G-8/4.
The FR-7 electric bus service is part of the city’s ongoing efforts to expand and improve its public transport infrastructure, and the residents of G84 are hopeful that their voices will be heard as they seek better access to essential services.
