{"id":18430,"date":"2023-08-03T19:07:17","date_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:07:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=18430"},"modified":"2023-08-03T19:07:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-03T14:07:17","slug":"sindh-mass-transit-authority-approves-subsidies-for-peoples-bus-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/sindh-mass-transit-authority-approves-subsidies-for-peoples-bus-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Sindh Mass Transit Authority Approves Subsidies for People&#8217;s Bus Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: The Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, chaired the tenth board meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) in Karachi.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, the decisions taken in the 9th board meeting were approved, marking progress in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the public transportation system in the province.<\/p>\n<p>One of the significant decisions made in the meeting was the consideration of providing subsidies for the People\u2019s Bus Service, following approval by the Cabinet during the board meeting.<\/p>\n<p>This move is expected to make public transportation more accessible and affordable for the general public.<\/p>\n<p>In a remarkable step towards empowering women, the board also decided to initiate training programs for women drivers, specifically for women-only pink buses.<\/p>\n<p>With this decision, women drivers will operate pink buses exclusively for female passengers, enhancing the sense of safety and convenience during women\u2019s travel.<\/p>\n<p>The board also discussed the feasibility studies for the second phase of the People\u2019s Bus Service, which includes the addition of 500 buses, as well as the introduction of an environment-friendly electric taxi service.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/administrator-karachi-briefs-over-road-network-traffic-woes-of-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa\"><style> .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa:active, .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .uef87e6bb9f4a6a70a7514ee362a744fa:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Administrator Karachi Briefs Over Road Network, Traffic Woes of City<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>The implementation of these plans is expected to significantly reduce travel problems for the people, providing relief and convenience to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the progress in the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project was brought under consideration during the meeting.<\/p>\n<p>The Sindh government aims to expedite the completion of the Red Line BRT to ensure that the public can soon benefit from this modern transportation system.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Saleem Rajput, MDSMTA Kamal Dayo, DIG Traffic Ahmed Nawaz Cheema, P&amp;D representative Sikandar Shaikh, and CEO Trans Karachi Tufail Paliju.<\/p>\n<p>Memon emphasized that empowering women in all fields is the vision of Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.<\/p>\n<p>The inclusion of female bus drivers not only promotes gender equality but also strengthens the sense of safety and security during women\u2019s commutes.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Business Recorder<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: The Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, chaired the tenth board meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) in Karachi. During the meeting, the decisions taken in the 9th board meeting were approved, marking progress in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the public transportation system in the province. 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