The Sindh government will distribute pink scooters free of cost next month, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced during a press conference in Karachi. The initiative is part of the provincial government’s efforts to improve transport facilities in the city.
Memon said the government is also introducing double-decker buses and electric buses (EVs) to modernize public transport. Dedicated tracks for cyclists and pedestrians are being built to make commuting safer and more convenient.
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He provided updates on the Yellow Line BRT project, stating that the corridor along Jam Sadiq Bridge will be completed ahead of schedule. The old bridge will be demolished and rebuilt to improve traffic flow in the area.
The Red Line BRT project, supported by the World Bank and funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), French Agency for Development (AFD), and Green Climate Fund (GCF), is progressing in three phases. Phase one will connect Model Colony to Mosmiyat, phase two will extend to Numaish Chowrangi, and phase three will run from Municipal Park to Tower.
Memon acknowledged some delays in the Red Line due to issues with Civil Aviation, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB), and the K-IV project but assured that these will be resolved soon. He also confirmed that fares on the Green Line will remain unchanged, while facilities will be improved for commuters.
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Established in 2020, TransKarachi, a public sector company owned by the Sindh government, serves as the implementing agency for the BRT projects, which aim to provide modern, affordable, and sustainable public transport to Karachi residents. These initiatives reflect the provincial government’s broader focus on urban mobility and infrastructure development.
