Karachi Red Bus Service Updates: Routes and Fare Details as of May, 2024

The Sindh Government has launched the much-needed Peoples Bus Service (PBS) in Karachi, providing a reliable public transit solution. The fleet comprises Red Buses, White Electric Vehicles (EVs), and Pink Buses dedicated to female passengers. These buses cover eight major routes, connecting residential hubs with industrial and business centers across the city.

Key Features of the Red Bus Service

• Centralized Air-Conditioning: Ensures a comfortable ride for passengers.
• Seating and Standing Capacity: Each bus can seat around 40 passengers and accommodate an additional 40 standing passengers.
• Dedicated Spaces: Special sections for women and standing passengers.
• Fixed Fare: PKR 50 per person per ride, except for Route 9 which charges PKR 100 beyond Malir Halt.

Operational Routes and Details

Here are the specifics of the operational routes as of now:

1. Route 1: Model Colony to Dockyard (28 km)

• Key Stops: Model Mor, Malir Halt, Nata Khan Bridge, Drigh Road Station, Karsaz, Nursery, FTC, Regent Plaza, Metropole, I.I.Chundrigar, Tower, Fisheries, Dockyard.

1. Route 2: North Karachi to Indus Hospital (30 km)

• Key Stops: Nagan Chowrangi, Shafiq Morr, Sohrab Goth, NIPA, Johar Morr, COD, Drigh Road Station, Colony Gate, Shah Faisal Colony, Singer Chowrangi, Landhi Road.

1. Route 3: Power House to Shaan Chowrangi (31 km)

• Key Stops: UP Mor, Nagan Chowrangi, Sakhi Hasan, 5 Star Chowrangi, KDA Chowrangi, Nazimabad Eid Gah Ground, Liaquatabad 10 Number, Essa Nagri, Civic Centre, National Stadium, Karsaz, Nursery, FTC, Korangi Road, KPT Interchange.

1. Route 4: Power House to Tower (21 km)

• Key Stops: UP Mor, Shafiq Mor, Sohrab Goth, Shahrah e Pakistan, Ayesha Manzil, Liaquatabad 10, Laloo Khait, Teen Hati, Jehangir Road, Numaish, Mobile Market, Urdu Bazar, Civil Hospital, City Court, Light House, Bolton Market, Tower.

1. Route 9: Gulshan e Hadeed to Tower (42 km)

• Key Stops: Salah Uddin Ayubi Road, Allah Wali Chowrangi, National Highway 5, Steel Mill More, Port Bin Qasim More, Razzakabad, Abdullah Goth, Fast University, Quaidabad, Malir Halt, Colony Gate, Drigh Road Station, Karsaz, Nursery, FTC, Regent Plaza, Metropole, I.I.Chundrigar, Tower.
• Special Fare: PKR 100 beyond Malir Halt.

1. Route 10: Numaish Chowrangi to Ibrahim Hyderi (28 km)

• Key Stops: Numaish, Taj Complex, Capri Cinema, Mobile Market, Regal, Zainab Market, Frere Hall, PSO Head Office, DHA Phase 7, DHA Phase 6, Korangi Crossing, Indus Hospital, CBM University, PARCO, Ibrahim Hyderi.

1. Route 11: Shireen Jinnah Colony to Miran Nakka Lyari (19 km)

• Key Stops: Bilawal Chowrangi, Khadda Market, Gizri Road, Submarine Chowk, Eidgah Clifton, PIDC, Haji Camp, US Consulate General, M.T. Khan Road, Mauripur, Keamari, Lyari.

1. Route 12: Khokrapar to Lucky Star Saddar (32 km)

• Key Stops: Khokhrapar, Saudabad Chowrangi, RCD Ground, Kalaboard, Malir 15, Quaidabad, Dawood Chowrangi, Babar Market, Landhi Road, Nasir Jump, Indus Hospital, Korangi Crossing, Qayyumabad, Defence Mor, FTC, Lines Area, Army Public School, Lucky Star Saddar.

Electric Vehicle Routes

In addition to the Red Buses, the PBS fleet includes electric vehicles for a more eco-friendly option:

1. EV-1: CMH Malir Cantt to Dolmen Mall Clifton (28 km)
2. EV-2: Bahria Town to Malir Halt (30 km)
3. EV-3: Malir Cantt Check Post 5 to Numaish (20 km)

All EV routes have a fixed fare of PKR 100 per ride.

Pink Buses for Women

The Pink Bus Service caters exclusively to women, operating on Routes R-1, R-2, and R-10 during peak hours. These buses provide a safe and comfortable travel option for female passengers.

Future Expansions

In the second phase, the service will expand to include a total of 360 buses operating on ten routes throughout Karachi, further improving the public transit network in the city.

Stay tuned for more updates and make the most of Karachi’s efficient and modern public transit system!