The Sindh Transport Department has announced to launch of three new routes for the Peoples Bus Service in Karachi. Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the new routes for the Peoples Bus Service include Hawksbay to Tower, which will commence operations on July 22, and an extension of Route 12. From July 23, the Peoples Bus will start its service from Qaidabad, Korangi, and Memon Goth to Tower, which was earlier from Khokhrapar. Additionally, an electric bus route will be introduced from Kathore to Numaish, starting on July 24, and a new route from Yousuf Goth to Tower will begin operations on July 25. The transport minister said that the aim of these new routes is to provide affordable transportation services to the citizens of Karachi.

Furthermore, the department plans to introduce more new buses and routes in the future to enhance the public transport system in the city. Last month, the Sindh government announced new routes for People’s Bus Service in Karachi. Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon addressed the transport woes of Karachi by announcing additional Peoples Bus Service routes. The meeting, attended by elected MPAs from Karachi, deputy mayor and others decided to launch new routes in Malir, Kemari, Lyari and district West of the port city. The meeting decided to launch a new bus route from Numaish to Hawkes Bay.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan