If you travel on the EX-16 feeder bus in Islamabad, your daily stop may have changed. The Capital Mass Transit Wing has removed seven stops from this service, and the change is already in effect. Passengers who used any of the affected stops now need to board from a nearby alternative stop instead.
The EX-16 service runs between PIMS Hospital and Media Chowk, connecting several areas along the way. It is one of the feeder services that many students, workers and regular commuters rely on for short city trips. That is why even a small route change can disrupt a familiar journey if you do not know about it in advance.
What Changed on the EX-16 Route
According to the service advisory reported this week, buses on the EX-16 route no longer stop at seven designated locations from Monday, 2 November 2026. The authority has advised passengers to adjust their travel plans and use alternative stops along the route. It has also apologised to commuters for the inconvenience caused by the change.
This is a stops-only change as reported so far. The available advisory reports do not publish a new full timetable or fare for the EX-16 service, so this guide does not guess at timings. If your journey depends on an exact departure time, check the nearest available stop on the day you travel rather than relying on an old schedule.
Removed Stops: Full List
The seven stops removed from the EX-16 service from 2 November 2026 are Fazal-e-Haq Road, H-8, Zia Masjid, Fazaia, Gangal, Koral Town and Pagh Chowk. If any of these was your usual boarding point, buses will now pass without stopping there. The same list appears in two independent reports of the advisory, which is why it can be shared with confidence.
Passengers who live near these areas should look for the closest stop that is still served on the PIMS Hospital to Media Chowk route. In busy corridors, that alternative stop is usually only a short walk away, but it is worth checking once before your first trip after the change. Allowing a few extra minutes on that first journey is a simple way to avoid missing your bus.
What Passengers Should Do Now
Before you travel, confirm your nearest available stop and plan your journey in advance. Tell family members or fellow commuters who use the same stops, especially if they travel early in the morning or late in the evening. A quick check before leaving home can save a long wait at a stop that is no longer served.
Route changes like this are a good reminder to stay updated on Islamabad feeder bus news. Keep an eye on official advisories from the Capital Mass Transit Wing, and share verified updates with other passengers. For now, the key point for EX-16 riders is simple: the route still runs between PIMS Hospital and Media Chowk, but the seven stops listed above are no longer served.