Double Decker Bus Service Launched in Lahore
The government of Punjab has initiated a weekend double-decker bus service between Sheikhupura and Lahore to promoting tourism and attracting attention to the region’s historic sites.
On weekends, the Punjab Tourism and Archaeology Department will operate the service. The return fare ticket, which links tourists from the provincial capital to Sheikhupura’s cultural landmarks, costs Rs. 1,200 per head, officials say.
Guests drove to the nearby Hiran Minar and Punjabi poet Waris Shah’s shrine during the first outing. In the activities lined up for the day, authorities organized a traditional Heer reading for guests, while tourists went boating and cycling at Hiran Minar.
The two-day excursions were welcomed by residents and traders alike as a major breakthrough in the restoration of Sheikhupura’s heritage and boosting its popularity among Lahore and neighbouring tourist constituencies. Families and weekend tourists have already demonstrated renewed interest in the double-decker facility, organizers said.
The government is planning to develop Sheikhupura as a regional tourism hub, said Deputy Commissioner Shahid Imran Marth. Through sustainable tourism, the initiative will enhance the local economy and highlight the district’s rich history, said Additional Secretary of Tourism Sadaf Zafar.