Last Updated on: 28th June 2023, 11:28 am
Sindh Govt Orders Electric Buses To Be Introduced Immediately
Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon has ordered the Sindh Mass Transit Authority to immediately inaugurate the People’s Electric Bus Service (PEBS) and establish its routes in Karachi.
Memon chaired a meeting Monday on the People’s Bus Service (PBS). The participants discussed the acquisition of new buses and the introduction of new lines.
He said the government had approved the purchase of additional buses and decided to speed up the purchase process.
Electric Taxi Project 2023
Late last year the Sindh Government also unveiled plans to introduce an electric taxi service to compete with ride-sharing services.
According to Memon, existing ride-sharing services have drastically increased their tariffs. The introduction of a new, cheaper taxi service was all the more important.
Memon said the Sindh government is working diligently to launch a new eco-friendly and comfortable taxi service in Karachi. He added that this project will soon be open to the public.
However, Memon didn’t announce a launch plan, which could take some time as the government has yet to start testing the service.
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