Summary moved to cabinet for purchase of 500 e-buses: Sharjeel

Karachi: The Sindh Transport and Mass Transit Department has submitted a summary to the provincial cabinet, requesting approval for the acquisition of 500 electric buses as part of the government's initiative to enhance and modernize public transportation across the province. Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Sindh Senior Minister tasked with Information, Transport, and Mass Transit portfolios, disclosed that upon obtaining Cabinet endorsement, the new electric buses will be rolled out in stages across various cities.

Memon emphasized the Sindh government's commitment to ensuring that advanced public transport facilities extend beyond Karachi, with the People's Bus Service gradually reaching other regions of the province. "The introduction of new routes aims to provide citizens with affordable, dependable, and enhanced transportation services," he stated.

The Ministry anticipates that 50 double-decker buses will reach Sindh by November 30 and be deployed on various routes, thereby increasing passenger capacity and bolstering the public transportation network.

Memon highlighted that the launch of the People's Bus Service in Qambar- Shahdadkot has garnered a favorable public reception, with residents of Larkana, Qambar, Shahdadkot, and surrounding areas expressing appreciation for the introduction of the modern bus service. He affirmed that the electric bus project represents a significant enhancement to Sindh's public transportation infrastructure, effectively addressing the escalating mobility challenges in urban areas.