The Sindh government on Wednesday rolled out a double-decker bus service in Karachi, offering commuters a new public transport option amid long-standing infrastructure challenges.
Speaking at the inauguration, Sindh Minister for Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon said the service will initially operate on a 22-kilometre route from Malir to Shahrah-e-Faisal. He added that fares will range between Rs80 and Rs120, depending on the distance travelled.
Memon said the service has started on a trial basis and at a limited scale. He noted that the government plans to extend the route to other major roads after assessing passenger response and operational performance.
Sharing updated figures, the minister said around 125,000 commuters use the People’s Bus Service daily. He added that the Green Line BRT records about 65,000 passengers each day.
Memon confirmed that construction work on the Red Line BRT project has resumed. He said the government has allocated Rs9 billion to improve roads in Karachi’s industrial areas, which form part of the Red Line corridor.
Currently, over 125,000 people travel daily through the Peoples Bus Service in Karachi. Following the integration of the Orange and Green Line BRTs, which previously served 75,000 passengers, efforts are underway to increase ridership to 100,000. The Sindh government aims to… pic.twitter.com/mV9JUkltsz
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) December 31, 2025He also said he had discussed expanding the double-decker fleet with Syed Murad Ali Shah, adding that more buses will join the network in the future.
Meanwhile, the Sindh government has linked the Green Line BRT with the Orange Line. Passengers can now travel on both routes using a single transport card.
The launch comes as Karachi residents continue to face poor road conditions across several districts, including East, West, South, Central, Keamari, Malir, and Korangi. Broken roads, open trenches, sewage overflows, and water shortages remain common, disrupting daily travel.
Today, Sindh Transport Dept launches Double Decker Buses in Karachi. Under the visionary leadership of Chairman @BBhuttoZardari & the exceptional efforts of Transport Minister @sharjeelinam — Sindh Govt continues to transform public transport. ♥️🖤💚#DoubleDeckerBusKarachi pic.twitter.com/pz1a0y0gMC
— Maryam Bhutto (@BhuttoMaryam) December 31, 2025Karachi’s administrative control remains fragmented among 23 institutions, including the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, cantonment boards, and federal entities. The KMC controls only about 32% of the city’s land, which residents say complicates accountability and delays repairs.
Areas such as North Nazimabad, once known for well-maintained roads, now suffer from damaged streets, dust, and failing sewerage systems. Residents also blame repeated excavations for gas pipelines by Sui Southern Gas Company for worsening road conditions.
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Despite multiple funding announcements, including a Rs25 billion infrastructure package, citizens say Karachi still awaits sustained improvements. Against this backdrop, the double-decker bus service offers limited but welcome relief for daily commuters.
