KARACHI: In a major leap toward modernizing the city’s transit landscape, the Sindh government has green-lit the induction of a massive new bus fleet, promising a “safe, affordable, and dignified” travel experience for the people of Karachi. This game-changing decision was finalized in a high-powered meeting led by Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where the focus remained squarely on ending the daily commute nightmare for millions.
Minister Memon has fast-tracked the deployment of new buses, specifically targeting the city’s most choked and underserved routes. Simultaneously, the Red Line BRT project has been put on high gear, with TransKarachi CEO Fawad Ghaffar Soomro briefing the chair on the project’s rapid progress. To ensure the public isn’t caught in traffic chaos during construction, the Minister has mandated a strict alternative traffic management plan and a proactive awareness campaign to keep citizens informed in real-time.
“Our mission is simple: to eliminate traffic jams and provide Karachiites with the world-class transport system they deserve,” stated Sharjeel Inam Memon. “The completion of the Red Line Corridor and the arrival of new buses is our top-tier priority.”
In a further boost to the city’s infrastructure, immediate orders were issued to kickstart the second phase of the Senator Taj Haider Bridge. Attended by top officials including Secretary Transport Asad Zamin and MD SMTA Kanwal Nizam Bhutto, the meeting signaled a serious and practical shift in the government’s approach to urban mobility. For a city long plagued by transport woes, this new fleet and the accelerated BRT projects represent a significant light at the end of the tunnel.
