Sindh to launch new Peoples Bus Service route to Larkana
At a glance
- Peoples Bus Service to launch on Qambar-Shahdadkot to Larkana route.
- Pink electric scooters to be distributed in Mirpurkhas on September 5.
- Work on BRT projects and plans for EV taxis are being expedited.
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The Sindh government is undertaking a major expansion of its public transport network. Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed officials to expedite various projects, including the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system. The expansion includes extending the Peoples Bus Service to new cities, introducing electric taxis, and bringing back double-decker buses. As part of a women's empowerment initiative, pink electric scooters are also scheduled for distribution in Mirpurkhas.
Latest development
The Peoples Bus Service is set to launch a new route from Qambar-Shahdadkot to Larkana, with buses for the service having already arrived in Larkana, officials confirmed after a review meeting on Friday.
Latest updates
Further details have emerged regarding the expansion of the Peoples Bus Service, with a new route from Qambar-Shahdadkot to Larkana expected to begin soon. According to officials, buses for the new service have already arrived in Larkana. The update came following a meeting chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday, where the operational model for a new electric taxi service was also discussed. The minister directed officials to finalize all arrangements for new bus routes without delay.
The Sindh government on Friday announced a major expansion of the public transport network across the province. The announcement follows a recent high-level meeting where the progress of various ongoing transportation projects was reviewed.
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Sharjeel reviews plans to expand public transport services
KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Friday reviewed plans to expand public transport services in the province, including the Peoples Bus Service, electric taxis, double-decker buses and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects. Chaired by
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