On February 20, 2026, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated a new electric bus depot and charging center in Islamabad, which has expanded the city's electric bus fleet to 160 vehicles operating across 21 routes. During the ceremony, Naqvi emphasized that the electric bus service currently carries approximately 125,000 passengers daily, with a target to double this number to 250,000. He highlighted the prioritization of student commuters in route planning and announced plans to extend the service to Rawat while integrating it with the Metro Bus system to alleviate traffic congestion between Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The new depot features 64 charging units, with 50 already operational, allowing for the charging of two buses in about two hours each. Additionally, Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) is set to begin local manufacturing of electric buses, further supporting the initiative's sustainability goals. The project has been positively received, with reports from Profit by Pakistan Today noting the government's commitment to eco-friendly public transport as a solution to urban pollution and mobility challenges in Pakistan.