KARACHI: As many as 30 ‘red buses’ commenced their operation from North Karachi to Indus Hospital in Korangi on the second route of the Peoples Bus Service project on Friday.

The fresh route of the service came three days after the formal launch of the first route by PPP chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The Route 1 is from Model Colony to Tower.

“The buses will operate on Route 2 from North Karachi to Indus Hospital via Nagan Chowrangi, Shafiq Morr, Sohrab Goth, Gulshan Chowrangi, NIPA, Johar Morr, COD, Drigh Road station, Colony Gate, Shah Faisal Colony, Singer Chowrangi and Landhi. Around 30 buses will operate on this route,” Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon said.

Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah took a ride in a ‘red bus’ from Metrople Hotel and talked with commuters.

Published in Dawn, July 2nd, 2022

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