Sindh’s Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has formally inaugurated the Pink Bus service on Karachi’s Green Line track, marking a significant step toward providing safer and more comfortable transportation options for women in the city. The launch ceremony took place at Karachi’s historical Numaish Chowrangi, where the minister highlighted the provincial government’s ongoing efforts to modernize the transport network.
Speaking to the media, Sharjeel Memon noted that this is the first time in Pakistan that any Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system has dedicated a complete bus exclusively for women. According to him, the introduction of the Pink Bus service has received a very positive response from the public since its pilot launch. He also announced that the Orange Line BRT will soon receive its own Pink Bus service, ensuring women-only buses are included across multiple transit routes.
The minister explained that the government is working on establishing a fixed ratio for women-specific buses in each service. He added that the electric vehicle (EV) buses that are being introduced across Karachi will also include dedicated buses for female passengers. This step, he emphasized, is part of a broader plan to ensure women’s safety, dignity, and ease of mobility across the city.
Sharjeel Memon further revealed that the Transport Department will share more “good news” with the public in the coming days. Among the upcoming projects, he announced plans to run double-decker buses on Shahrah-e-Faisal, one of Karachi’s busiest and most important thoroughfares. This service aims to provide both improved capacity and a more pleasant travel experience for commuters.
While talking about the political climate and legislative debates, Sharjeel Memon defended the 27th Constitutional Amendment, which has been the subject of criticism from some political figures and analysts. He stated that the amendment ensures a “win-win situation” nationwide, as it grants every province equal representation in the proposed constitutional court. According to him, critics are free to voice their objections, but the amendment is beneficial for the entire country. He further added that if parliamentary supremacy means courts remain accountable under Parliament, then “there is nothing wrong with that.”
Memon also highlighted that the Sindh government’s transport initiatives aim not only to upgrade Karachi’s aging public transport system but also to establish gender-sensitive, inclusive, and environment-friendly mobility solutions. The Pink Bus service—initially launched separately—has been particularly praised for providing a safe means of travel to women who often face harassment and insecurity on public routes.
This latest development complements several other transportation projects underway in Karachi, including the People’s Bus Service, EV buses, and the modernization of key road networks. The minister reiterated that the government is committed to expanding these services so that citizens—especially women, students, and working professionals—can benefit from reliable, modern, and affordable public transport.
With the addition of the Pink Bus service to the Green Line and future plans for the Orange Line and EV fleets, Sindh aims to create a more progressive and accessible urban mobility system. The government believes these steps will reduce congestion, limit environmental impact, and significantly improve everyday commuting in Karachi.
