Sindh to introduce 8,000 electric buses in Karachi
17 January, 2025 15:58
In a move to tackle Karachi public transport woes, the Government of Sindh has announced to include 8,000 electric buses in the port city.
The initiative, aimed at transforming the city’s public transportation, will be implement in three phases.
At first, 500 buses will be added in the mass transit system within the first year. Currently, 50 buses are already operational, covering major routes in Karachi.
An additional 1,500 electric buses will be added in the second phase.
The final phase will involve the introduction of 4,000 to 6,000 electric buses over the next four years, accompanied by the development of necessary infrastructure, including charging stations, depots, and bus stations.
Moreover, development of a solar plant with a capacity of up to 1GW, which is expected to be completed by the end of Phase 3, will contribute to the sustainability of the electric buses.
A pilot project for 50 electric buses (12 meters each) was approved on May 30, 2024, to operate on a rent-to-own model.
These buses will be supplied by the National Energy & Transport Corporation (NETC), based on a cost-per-kilometre payment arrangement.
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