The Sindh government has approved the purchase and deployment of 500 new electric buses under a public-private partnership model aimed at improving public transport infrastructure across the province.
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The decision was announced in the Sindh Assembly, where senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon confirmed that the new electric buses will be introduced on multiple routes, including Karachi and other urban centres. He said the initiative is part of a broader plan to modernise the provincial transport system and provide affordable and environment-friendly travel options to citizens.
سندھ کے سینئر وزیر شرجیل انعام میمن نے سندھ اسمبلی میں اظہار خیال کرتے ہوئے کہا ہے کہ سندھ حکومت نے مزید 500 نئی ای وی بسوں کی خریداری کی منظوری دے دی ہے۔ ملک میں پہلی مرتبہ سندھ حکومت نے ای وی بس سروس متعارف کرائی
انہوں نے کہا کہ کراچی میں اورنج لائن اور گرین لائن بی آر ٹی… pic.twitter.com/e9mgdROvwo
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According to the minister, the new bus network will cover underserved areas of Karachi such as Orangi Town, Banaras and surrounding localities, where public transport availability has long been a major concern. He added that several new routes are also being launched across Sindh, including in cities like Tando Allahyar, Khairpur and Rohri.
ملک میں پہلی مرتبہ سندھ حکومت نے ای وی بس سروس متعارف کرائی۔ ہم نے ٹرانسپورٹ کے شعبے میں بہتر سہولیات فراہم کیں۔ کراچی میں اورنج لائن اور گرین لائن بی آر ٹی سروسز کی رائیڈرشپ میں اضافہ ہوا ہے۔ سندھ بھر میں ٹرانسپورٹ نیٹ ورک کو مسلسل وسعت دے رہے ہیں۔ مختلف روٹس پر بس سروسز میں… pic.twitter.com/o1tMWHH0c6
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) May 18, 2026
Sharjeel Memon said that the government is actively working to expand the province-wide transport network, and three additional routes are currently being developed. He further noted that the initiative is intended to reduce commuting difficulties faced by residents, particularly in densely populated urban and semi-urban areas.
گزشتہ بورڈ میٹنگ میں سندھ حکومت نے 500 نئی ای وی بسوں کی خریداری کی منظوری دے دی ہے۔ ہم یہ بسیں پبلک پرائیویٹ پارٹنرشپ کے ذریعے لے کر آرہے ہیں۔ اس سے پہلے ہم پاکستان کی پہلی ای وی بسیں بھی پبلک پرائیویٹ پارٹنرشپ کے تحت لے کر آئے۔ ابھی اسی ماڈل کو آگے بڑھاتے ہوئے 500 نئی بسیں آرہی… pic.twitter.com/Z4BKQHKBiE
— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) May 18, 2026
During the assembly session, lawmakers also highlighted transport-related issues in their constituencies. An MQM-Pakistan member pointed out the lack of public transport in several areas of Karachi, including Manghopir, urging the government to take immediate action.
In response, the provincial government reiterated its commitment to addressing public concerns and improving accessibility to transport services. Officials said the introduction of electric buses would also help reduce air pollution and fuel dependency in major cities.
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The government believes the transition to electric public transport is a key step toward sustainable urban development and improved mobility for citizens. Further details regarding operational timelines and route schedules are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.