Punjab Launches Double-Decker Bus Service Between Lahore & Sheikhupura
The provincial government of Punjab has launched a new double-decker bus service that connects Lahore with Sheikhupura. The aim is to boost tourism, strengthen local businesses, and promote more sustainable travel across the region.
The service provides an iconic, comfortable ride for weekend tourists and families. It travels between the two cities, allowing visitors to explore heritage-rich sites and support artisans and vendors in Sheikhupura.
Benefits for Tourists, Local Business & Sustainability
For tourists, the service offers a scenic alternative to standard travel, making a day or weekend trip more appealing. For local business owners in Sheikhupura, the increased visitor flow offers a positive economic impact. Restaurants, craft stalls and accommodation providers stand to gain from the new bus route.
From a sustainability perspective, pooling many travellers into a high-capacity double-deck bus reduces the number of separate vehicles and encourages shared travel. This aligns with the province’s goals of promoting tourism without excessive environmental strain.
Why It’s a Strategic Move for Punjab
This initiative is part of a broader push by Punjab’s tourism authorities to elevate the region’s heritage destinations and make travel accessible. By linking Lahore, a major urban hub, with nearby heritage-rich Sheikhupura, the government creates a new tourism corridor. In addition, enabling better transport improves connectivity and stimulates regional growth.
All told, the double-decker bus Punjab service is more than a transport update—it signals a fresh approach to regional tourism and local economic development.
