KARACHI: The Sindh government has launched a double-decker bus service in Karachi, calling it a positive step for city commuters.
Sindh Minister for Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon inaugurated the service and said the bus route is 22 kilometres long. The fare will range from Rs80 to Rs120.
He said the double-decker bus will initially operate from Malir to Sharea Faisal. Efforts are under way to extend the service to other major roads in the city.
The minister said around 125,000 people use the People’s Bus Service every day, while about 65,000 passengers travel daily on the Green Line Bus Service.
He added that construction work on the Red Line BRT project has resumed and Rs9 billion has been allocated to improve roads in Karachi’s industrial areas.
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A day earlier, Sharjeel Inam Memon said the double-decker bus service is being launched on a trial basis and on a limited scale. He said he has discussed the future expansion of the service with Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, and more double-decker buses will be added in the coming months.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has linked the Green Line BRT with the Orange Line. Passengers can now travel on both routes using a single card.
The launch of new transport services comes at a time when Karachi’s roads and infrastructure remain in poor condition. Many areas of the city have damaged and dug-up roads for nearly a year, causing traffic problems, vehicle damage, rising pollution and health issues. Residents say authorities have failed to provide lasting solutions.
Districts including East, West, South, Central, Keamari, Malir and Korangi continue to face broken roads, water shortages and sewage overflow, making daily travel difficult and worsening air pollution.
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Karachi’s administration is divided among 23 institutions, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), town administrations, cantonment boards, Karachi Port Trust and railways. The KMC controls only 32 per cent of the city’s land.
Areas like North Nazimabad, once known for wide and well-maintained roads, now suffer from broken streets, dust and a poor sewerage system. Residents blame elected representatives, town administrations and the Sindh government for failing to address the issues.
Road damage has worsened due to gas pipeline excavation by Sui Southern Gas Company. Despite funds reportedly released to town administrations for repairs, road conditions have not improved. After recent rains, repair work was limited to only a few roads.
Despite announcements of a Rs25 billion infrastructure package by the Sindh chief minister, road projects by the mayor and development funds approved for MNAs, residents say Karachi is still waiting for real and visible improvement.
