Punjab government has decided to provide free travel facility to the senior citizens and special persons on Orange Metro train.

In a statement, Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi said that a discount package in the fare of Orange Metro train will also be given to women and students.

He said that the government will start the first pilot project of electric buses in Lahore.

Chaudhary Pervaiz Elahi said best travel facilities will be provided to the public through the modern and environment friendly buses.

The Chief Minister has also formed an advisory committee for the conversion of Orange Line Metro Train on solar energy.