The Sindh government has unveiled plans to streamline all ride-hailing services in Karachi by implementing a unified regulatory framework, alongside the introduction of an Electric Vehicle (EV) taxi network.
The announcement was made during a high-level meeting of the Sindh Transport Department, chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
The meeting also included key officials such as Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar, Transport Secretary Asad Zaman, and Sindh Mass Transit Authority MD Kamal Dayo.
Minister Memon highlighted that the unified system would enhance service quality, ensure passenger safety, and promote fare transparency across the city.
“We are working towards bringing all taxi services under a single, efficient system that guarantees fare transparency and strict vehicle inspections,” he stated.
As part of its green transport strategy, the Sindh government is also fast-tracking the launch of an EV taxi service to modernise the city’s taxi network and reduce environmental pollution.
Efforts are underway to make EV taxis more accessible through easy financing options, including installment plans.
The government is also focusing on gender-inclusive mobility by introducing a pink scooter programme aimed at women. In the first phase, 1,000 pink scooters will be distributed free of charge to working women and female students.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to women’s empowerment and their access to safe and reliable transport,” Memon said.
Furthermore, the Sindh government plans to phase out traditional buses in Karachi, relocating them to other districts, and replacing them with electric buses.
Double-decker buses are set to arrive in June, with additional buses expected by early July.
To support this transition, the government is working on the development of infrastructure, including EV charging stations and designated parking areas.
