KARACHI: Following the launch of country’s ‘first-ever’ Pink Peoples Bus Service in Karachi, the Sindh government on Monday announced to introduce the service in Hyderabad.
Addressing a press conference in Karachi, Sindh information and archives minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said the Pink Bus Service will be launched in Hyderabad on February 18.
He said that Pakistan is listed among the countries, which are providing separate transport services to women.
The Sindh Minister also announced the expansion of Pink Bus Service’s routes in Karachi from February 20.
Memon terming the Peoples Bus Service, one of the best services in the world, said the expansion of routes of Pink Bus Service will facilitate the women commuters.
On February 1, the Sindh government had launched a Pink People’s Bus service for women in Karachi.
Earlier this month, Sharjeel announced the launch of Pakistan’s first electric bus service in Karachi.
In a tweet, the minister said that the people of the metropolis will be able to avail of the bus service from today.
“This service will start from Tank Chowk Malir Cantt to Clock Tower Roundabout, Sea View Defense using Khayaban e Ittehad,” he said, adding that airport passengers can also avail of this service.
According to the Sindh Mass Transit Authority, these electric buses are environmentally friendly as they are charged via solar energy.
Additionally, the fares for these bases will be low while they offer a comfortable ride.
