The upcoming Yellow Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project in Karachi will exclusively operate electric buses, making it fully environment-friendly.
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon shared this during a meeting with a World Bank delegation at the Yellow Line project site near Jam Sadiq Bridge.
The Yellow Line, funded by the World Bank, will run from Dawood Chowrangi in Quaidabad to Numaish. It will pass through Korangi Industrial Area, Main Korangi Road, FTC Interchange, Sharea Faisal, Shahrah-e-Quaideen, and Kashmir Road before merging with the Red Line at Numaish.
Calling the project a “visionary step” for Karachi, the minister said the Yellow Line would offer safe, fast, and affordable transport to the public. “Only electric buses will be used to ensure minimal environmental impact,” he said.
He highlighted that Pakistan’s first electric bus service and the women-only Pink Bus were launched under their leadership, both of which are operating successfully. The new Yellow Line, he added, would further reduce fuel costs and pollution.
Memon also mentioned that an electric scooter scheme for women had received over 8,000 applications. He termed the Yellow Line a foundation for “social change,” not just a transport initiative.
He further updated the delegation on progress with the Karachi Circular Railway and the Karachi-Sukkur high-speed rail project.
To attract investment, the government has also introduced special economic zones with a 10-year tax break.
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