The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced a free transport service for female students across several remote districts.

According to the KP Education Department, the scheme will initially cover remote areas, including Kohistan, Torghar, Hangu, and Lakki Marwat, regions where a lack of transportation often prevents girls from attending school.

The program will also extend to other districts, such as Dera Ismail Khan, Charsadda, Kohat, and Bannu, ensuring a wider impact.

District Education Officers have been directed to implement the initiative promptly.

The goal is to eliminate transportation as a barrier to education.

Similar measures in Punjab

In a parallel development, the Punjab government has introduced a student-friendly travel initiative, approving a special student travel card to facilitate access to mass transit systems.

The plan, led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, also includes free travel for disabled individuals and senior citizens.

Additionally, proposals are being drafted to launch a tram service aimed at improving public transport for students and the general public alike.

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