The “first-ever” Pink Peoples Bus Service in the nation was introduced by the Sindh government on Wednesday in Karachi, according to ARY News.
Sharjeel Inam Memon, the transport minister for Sindh, introduced the pink bus service.
At the occasion Sharmila farooqui also drove the Pink Bus
Cute! MPA @sharmilafaruqi driving bus on the launch of #PinkBusKarachi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1dnh8vPrGS
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After BRT Edhi Line, Peoples Bus & EV Bus, now #SindhGovt brings you Pakistan's first ever women – exclusive Pink Peoples Bus Service. @BBhuttoZardari @sharjeelinam @SumetaSyed @SMTA_GoS #PinkBusKarachi pic.twitter.com/fA0X7D0Wz8
Advertisement— Sindh Information Department (@sindhinfodepart) February 1, 2023
After BRT Edhi Line, Peoples Bus & EV Bus, now #SindhGovt brings you Pakistan's first ever women – exclusive Pink Peoples Bus Service. @BBhuttoZardari @sharjeelinam @SumetaSyed @SMTA_GoS #PinkBusKarachi pic.twitter.com/fA0X7D0Wz8
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The transport minister announced that there will be more pink buses and that the service will include Karachi and other significant cities in the province. He also praised Syed Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, for his cooperation in carrying out public transportation projects.
At the occasion, Ghani said that the bus service has been funded by the public’s tax money and appealed to citizens to take care of it as their own property.
“Work on BRT Red Line is in progress and work on Yellow Line project is going to start soon,” the labour minister said, highlighting the provincial government’s plan to improve Karachi’s public transport system.
Female MPs who spoke at the occasion thought Karachi’s women needed this day because commuting difficulties and women’s safety have long been issues.
Other notable attendees of the occasion praised the dedicated bus service for protecting women from harassment in public buses and assuring their safety.
The attendees of the opening ceremony urged that the services be extended throughout the city, and Marvi Mazhar also called for the establishment of a pink boat service for the benefit of women living on the city’s islands.
Sharmila Farooqui, Marvi Rashidi, and Sadia Javed, along with famous director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, architect Marvi Mazhar, TV hosts Madiha Naqvi, Najia Mir, and Rabia Anam, actor Ushna Shah, and others, attended the event.
After the ceremony, Memon spoke with the media and said that the pink bus service would travel from Model Colony Malir to Tower through Shahrah-e-Faisal.
‘Pink Bus’ Service would remain free for 7 days, i.e. till February 7, announced Minister Transport
Cute! MPA @sharmilafaruqi driving bus on the launch of #PinkBusKarachi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1dnh8vPrGS
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Shaheed Benazir Bhutto always taught us about Women Empowerment. She initiated many projects to strengthen the position of women in our society. Transport Dept. Govt. of Sindh will start new bus service in Karachi from tomorrow. This will be exclusively for Women. #PinkBusKarachi pic.twitter.com/4rmO0Hdq7j
— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) January 31, 2023
‘Pink Bus’ Service would remain free for 7 days, i.e. till February 7, announced Minister Transport #Sindh @sharjeelinam at the inauguration ceremony of #PinkBusKarachi @BBhuttoZardari @SumetaSyed @SMTA_GoS pic.twitter.com/Twc0rLcxCd
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He added that buses would run every 20 minutes in the morning and evening during working hours. The buses would run every hour for the remainder of the day, he said.
According to Sharjeel Memon, initially four pink buses will start operating on the city’s inaugural route.
The start of a pink taxi service for ladies in Karachi was previously announced by Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
“The government has decided to launch tax services in Karachi under Sindh Mass Transit Authority,” he said, adding that pink tax service for women will be launched in the first phase.
لائیو: پنک پیپلز بس سروس کی افتتاحی تقریب https://t.co/9I7wJF5yQI
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