The Sindh government has recently shifted all intercity bus stands from within Karachi to the newly established Karachi Bus Terminal, located on the city’s outskirts. This relocation aims to ease traffic congestion in the city and improve overall transport management. To ensure that passengers can access the new terminal without hassle, the government has introduced a free shuttle service for travelers.
Free Shuttle Service: Convenient and Cost-Free
The free shuttle service offers air-conditioned vans that depart every 10-15 minutes, providing comfortable and frequent transport to passengers. This initiative is part of a larger effort by the Sindh Transport Department to make the transition to the new terminal smooth and convenient for all travelers.
Shuttle Routes
The shuttle service covers several key locations in the city, ensuring that passengers can easily board from the former bus stands and reach the Karachi Bus Terminal. Some of the main routes include:
- Cantt Station Route:
Starting from Cantt Station, the shuttle stops at: - Askari-I
- Jinnah Hospital
- Lucky Star
- Rainbow Centre
- Taj Complex
- Numaish – Guru Mandar
- Jahangir Road
- Teen Hatti
- Liaquatabad
- Karimabad
- Ayesha Manzil
- Water Pump
- Sohrab Goth
- Al-Asif Square
- Karachi Bus Terminal
The shuttle ensures travelers have easy access to the terminal from various parts of Karachi, especially from key transport hubs such as Cantt Station, M A Jinnah Road, Sagheer Shaheed Road, and Al-Karam Square.
Timings and Frequency
- Shuttle Frequency: Every 10-15 minutes
- Operating Hours: The shuttle service operates throughout the day to accommodate different bus schedules at the terminal.
With the relocation of intercity bus services to the Karachi Bus Terminal, the free shuttle service offers an efficient, comfortable, and cost-free way for travelers to reach the terminal. Covering major locations across the city, this initiative ensures that the transition to the new terminal is smooth and hassle-free.