The Sindh government has approved an increase of up to 60% in fares for the People’s Bus Service (PBS). This authorization was granted to the National Radio & Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC), the federal entity responsible for operating and maintaining the PBS, citing rising operational costs due to route extensions.
According to an official announcement, fares across various routes have been raised by 20% to 60%, with the new rates now displayed on the buses. These revised fares will take effect on February 1, 2025, adding financial pressure on daily commuters who rely on the service to travel to offices, schools, and other destinations.
Currently, the minimum fare for the PBS is Rs50, while the maximum fare reaches Rs100, depending on travel distance.
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Meanwhile, the Sindh government has announced plans to induct 8,000 electric buses (e-buses) into the PBS fleet over the next four years. The first phase, scheduled for completion by 2025, will introduce 1,500 buses.
The decision was made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The National Energy and Transport Corporation (NETC), a subsidiary of the Ministry of Defense Production’s NRTC, has proposed a phased implementation plan for the project. Currently, 50 e-buses are operational, with an additional 1,500 set to be added in the first year of the program.
