EV taxi service to be launched in Karachi soon

In a bid to tackle the alarming levels of air pollution in Karachi, the Sindh government has announced to launch Pakistan’s first electric vehicle (EV) taxis in the provincial capital.

Taking to X, the minister said that the transport department will soon launch EV taxis, including pink EV taxis, aimed at providing a cleaner and more affordable transportation option for the masses.

“Pakistan’s first EV taxis and Pink EV taxis will be started soon by Transport Department Government Of Sindh,” Sindh Minister for Information, Excise, Narcotics and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon said in a post on X.

The introduction of EV taxis aligns with the global trend of shifting towards environment-friendly vehicles, as countries worldwide strive to move away from fossil fuels.

In January, Karachi received 30 hybrid and 50 electric buses as part of the Peoples Bus Service fleet, bringing the total number of vehicles to 300.

The launch of EV taxis is a significant step towards reducing air pollution in Karachi, which has been struggling with high levels of pollution due to an inadequate mass-transit system and an overwhelming number of gasoline-engine vehicles.