Key Takeaways
- Lahore Metrobus Service closed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
- Rawalpindi section of Pakistan Metrobus System suspended due to religious observance.
- Islamabad section of the system will operate as usual.
The Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) has announced that metro bus services in Lahore and Rawalpindi will be temporarily suspended on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The decision comes due to security arrangements for significant religious observances.
In Lahore, the entire Metrobus Service will remain closed throughout the day as part of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and the Urs of Hazrat Ali Hajveri (Data Ganj Bakhsh).
Similarly, the Rawalpindi section of the Pakistan Metrobus System, operating between Saddar and Faizabad, will also be suspended for the same reason. However, the Islamabad section, running between IJP Road and Pak Secretariat, will continue to operate as usual.
The PMA advised passengers to plan their journeys in advance to avoid any inconvenience caused by these temporary service changes. Commuters were thanked for their cooperation with the decision.
According to the authority, these measures are necessary to ensure public safety during the religious observances. The PMA emphasized that the Islamabad section will remain operational to maintain essential services.
The announcement was made on August 4, 2026, and the PMA urged passengers to stay informed about any further updates or changes in service schedules.
