Pakistan’s coastal metropolis, Karachi and its citizens will now be able to enjoy a new bus service for their local commute called People’s Bus Service. This service was launched by the Sindh Government in collaboration with Daewoo.
For now, a fleet of 10 buses have been introduced which will be driven between Quaidabad and Tower Bus Stop but the total number of buses is expected to gradually increase to 50. The buses are air-conditioned and come with enough seats for 30 people. Each bus has separate doors for men and women.
Moreover, the fare ranges between Rs. 20 and Rs. 40 depending on your commute distance.
Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Sindh’s Minister for Transport, Labor, and Information said,
We are thankful to Daewoo for its support. It started its business in the city after providing services in Lahore. The number of these buses would be increased to 50 without the support of the government.
Karachi’s Transportation System
Karachi is Pakistan’s largest metropolis with a population of more than 16 million people. Surely, 10 buses on a singular route do not suffice the city’s transportation needs as most of the citizens rely on public transportation.
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Pakistan’s transportation system is in a pitiful state in most areas, including Karachi, Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Lahore and even 50 buses in a city like Karachi are inadequate. The transport minister said that Karachi needs more than 8,000 buses to prevent people from “getting stuffed like cattle” into public transportation.
The People’s Bus Service is a favorable initiative, however, there’s still a long road to ahead.
10 Buses in 10 years well done Sindh Government Lol :P
Its encouraging to note the brand of Daewoo in GOS Transport Buses. As commuter in Karachi I feel pleased to note about the participation of Daewoo and GOS. Will these buses stop to embark/disembark passengers. Would AC run continually, and their cooling efficiency, humidity. I will mention this service to some international tansport organisation about Daewoo/GOS Aircon., for Rs.40-00. The bus ticket can be purchased from mobile handset with the seat no., and date. This will block the passenger seat. and no one will occupy. Same price. GOS shold be proud of grades which would win.
Did any one notice ‘People’s (RED) Bus (Black) Service (Green) PPP party flag colors.. Mentally sick politicians!
nice observation..
you write khan sb (Khocy)
As past record shows any project having name PEOPLE inserted (PPP) bears total Corruption, “Looto aur Dubai Phooto”
Yep. They want to show that it is the project of PPP.
These parties are the typical definition of a.s$ holes.
Good way to get votes lol but ppl are not fool this time around
Dear, we are fool. Realize it!
People are fools. it has proven
10 Busses are even less for Korangi and they have given 10 Bussess for a city with 30 Million Population.
We need Shahbaz Shareef not Zardari clan to develope Sind
without the support of Sindh Govt…. WOw…. phir bhi budget deficit mein hey….
I personally experienced this service. Over all great experience. Kindly incecreas no of buses so that most of people make the most of this service