Sindh to train women drivers for pink buses

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to begin training programmes for women bus drivers for its flagship female-only pink buses project.

Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Minister Sharjeel Memon approved the decision in the 10th board meeting of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA).

Memon said the inclusion of female bus drivers would promote gender equality and strengthen the sense of safety for women’s commutes. He attributed this vision to Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari.

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The meeting also considered providing subsidies for the People’s Bus Service following the approval by the cabinet.

The board discussed the feasibility studies for the second phase of the Peoples Bus Service, which includes the addition of 500 buses and the introduction of an environment-friendly electric taxi service.

Memon said that the implementation of the second phase of the People’s Bus Service is expected to significantly reduce travel problems for the people, bringing relief to the public.

The minister further said that the introduction of an environment-friendly electric taxi service would not only create a positive environmental impact but also generate new employment opportunities.

Moreover, the SMTA board meeting also reviewed the progress of the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit project.

The meeting was attended by a number of authorities, including Transport Secretary Saleem Rajput and SMTA Managing Director Kamal Dayo.

Traffic Deputy Inspector General Ahmed Nawaz Cheema and Karachi Transport Chief Executive Officer Tufail Paliju were also present.

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