The Karachi administration has decided to revise the city’s bus route policy, with authorities directed to prioritize underserved areas when issuing new route permits to improve public transport services.
The decision was made during a meeting of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) Board chaired by Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi, which reviewed public transport services, traffic management, and commuter facilities across the city.
During the meeting, the commissioner instructed the RTA to align bus route permits with the transportation needs of commuters, particularly in suburban areas where public transport services remain limited.
He also directed authorities to discourage unnecessarily long-distance bus routes within Karachi to improve operational efficiency and ensure better coverage across the city.
The RTA Board also reviewed the proposed Karachi Mobility Project prepared by the Sindh Transport Department, which aims to strengthen the city’s public transportation network.
Officials informed the meeting that the computerization of traffic signals is currently underway at five major intersections across Karachi.
Work has already begun at:
- PIDC
- Sindh Club (Metropole Hotel)
- Avari Towers
Meanwhile, work at Teen Talwar and Boat Basin is expected to begin soon.
The meeting was further informed that 12 of Karachi’s 16 previously non-functional traffic signals have been restored, while work on the remaining four signals is currently in progress.
The latest measures are part of the city’s broader efforts to improve traffic flow, enhance public transport accessibility, and modernize Karachi’s urban transport infrastructure.
