In a significant move towards enhancing women’s mobility, the Sindh Minister for Transport and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has unveiled two additional routes for the Pink People’s Bus Service in Karachi. The service, which is exclusively for women, is currently operational on the R1 route from Model Colony Malir to Tower via Shahrah-e-Faisal.
The decision to introduce two new routes was taken during a meeting chaired by Memon to discuss the launch of new transport projects in Karachi and Mirpurkhas. The new routes for the Pink Bus Service in Karachi are set to commence operations on April 19.
One of the new routes, R10, will start from Numaish Chowrangi and pass through M.A Jinnah Road, Zaibunissa Street, Metropol, Do Talwar, Teen Talwar, Mazar e Abdullah Shah Ghazi, Dolman Mall, and end at the Sea view clock tower. This route is expected to provide a convenient and safe travel option for women in the city.
In addition to the expansion of the Pink Bus Service, the meeting also decided to launch the People’s Bus Service in Mirpurkhas on April 20. This move is expected to significantly improve public transportation in the region.
Memon also announced the introduction of a cashless automated fare collection smart card service, scheduled to be launched on April 25. This initiative is aimed at providing relief to commuters and streamlining the fare collection process.
The Pink People’s Bus Service, a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, was launched by the Sindh government on February 1. The service aims to provide a safe and comfortable commuting option for women in the city. The recent announcement of new routes and the upcoming launch of the People’s Bus Service in Mirpurkhas further underscore the government’s commitment to improving public transportation in the region.
