How to Use Lahore Feeder Buses: Rs 20 a Journey With a Metrobus Card, 6 am to 11 pm
Lahore feeder buses charge Rs 20 for one journey with a Metrobus card, Rs 25 for two and Rs 30 for three. Buses run 6 am to 11 pm. See how to tap in and out.
Short answer: With a Metrobus card, the Punjab Masstransit Authority lists a feeder bus fare of Rs 20 for one journey, Rs 25 for two and Rs 30 for three. Feeder buses run from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Tap the card when you get on and again when you get off.
The Metrobus is fast, but it only runs along one road. Most people live a few kilometres from it. Feeder buses are meant to close that gap, so you do not need a rickshaw to reach the station.
We read the Punjab Masstransit Authority (PMA) pages on Lahore feeder routes, fares and operating hours on 14 October 2026. We did not ride a feeder bus for this guide, and we could not read the route map, so look up your own route before you travel.
Feeder buses carry you to and from the Metrobus
Feeder routes are linked bus services that bring passengers to Metrobus stations. The PMA says it planned them as an integrated network, so the stops, the timings and the fare all work together with the Metrobus line, not as a separate system.
The authority says the first phase has 200 buses. Of those, 162 are standard 12 metre buses and 38 are 8 metre mini buses. The feeder routes began operating on 20 March 2017.
The idea behind the fare is simple. A passenger who goes from point A to point C through point B pays one linked fare, not two full fares. To see the main line first, read the Metro Bus fares and timings guide.
One journey costs Rs 20 with a Metrobus card
The PMA fare policy says that with a Metrobus card a passenger can make three journeys at a discounted fare. A single journey costs Rs 20. Two journeys cost Rs 25, an extra Rs 5. Three journeys cost Rs 30, another Rs 5.
| Journeys | Fare with Metrobus card |
|---|---|
| One journey | Rs 20 |
| Two journeys | Rs 25 |
| Three journeys | Rs 30 |
The same page says Lahore Metrobus costs Rs 30 a trip. So a feeder ride at the start, the Metrobus in the middle and a second feeder at the end is the case the linked fare is built for. We did not find a worked example of that on the page, so check the amount on your card after your first trip.
Tap in and out to keep the discount
Feeder buses use on-board electronic ticketing. You tap your card on a validator, and the fare is taken from the card. A bus of 12 metres has two validators, and a mini bus has one. A staff member on board helps passengers.
- Carry a Metrobus card with enough balance. See how to get a T-Cash card in Punjab if you do not have one.
- Tap the card on the validator as you board.
- Tap it again on the validator when you get off.
- If you are changing to the Metrobus, make the transfer within 60 minutes.
The authority's note says Metrobus passengers must transfer within 60 minutes and tap the card on the validator at exit to receive the discounted fare. A missed tap can cost you the discount, so do not skip it.
The authority says every passenger needs a valid fare medium, and lists the T-Cash card, a QR code and the eTransit app. Which of these a feeder bus accepts for a journey that does not touch the Metrobus, we could not confirm. A card is the safe choice.
Buses run from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm
The PMA lists feeder service from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. From Monday to Saturday buses come every 7 to 15 minutes at peak times and every 7 to 20 minutes off peak. On Sunday the gap is 20 to 30 minutes.
The Metrobus itself starts at 6:00 am and stops at 10:00 pm. So feeder buses keep running for an hour after the last Metrobus. That is useful for late riders, though you will have no linked Metrobus leg after 10:00 pm.
A Sunday wait of up to half an hour is long. If you must catch a train or a flight, leave early and do not rely on a quick connection. The pages do not say which hours the authority counts as peak, so treat the Monday to Saturday gaps as a range, not a promise.
Call the helpline if the card or the bus fails
If a card does not work at a gate or a validator, call 1762 or ask station staff. For Lahore Metrobus questions, the PMA lists (042) 111-222-627. The authority also links a complaint portal on its home page for formal complaints.
Keep the card number and the time of the trip when you call. It helps the staff find the record. We could not check how long they take to reply.
Common questions
How much is a Lahore feeder bus fare?
With a Metrobus card the PMA lists Rs 20 for one journey, Rs 25 for two and Rs 30 for three.
What time do Lahore feeder buses run?
The PMA lists 6:00 am to 11:00 pm. Buses come every 7 to 20 minutes from Monday to Saturday, and every 20 to 30 minutes on Sunday.
Do I need to tap out on a feeder bus?
Yes. The authority says to tap the card on the validator at exit to receive the discounted fare.
How many feeder buses are there in Lahore?
Phase I has 200 buses: 162 standard 12 metre buses and 38 mini buses of 8 metres.
When did Lahore feeder routes start?
The PMA says they started operating on 20 March 2017.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 14 October 2026, Pakistan time. We read the Punjab Masstransit Authority pages on Lahore feeder routes, the fare policy and the operating hours. We did not ride a feeder bus and could not read the route map. Confirm your route and fare with the authority before you travel.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
