KARACHI(National Times)- Sindh government has decided to begin the second phase of pink scooter distribution among women in the province. The decision was made in a meeting chaired by Senior Sindh minister for information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi on Wednesday. The meeting also decided to start new four routes of people’s bus service in Khairpur, Shikarpur and Hyderabad soon to facilitate the people. In September last, Memon told media that initiative marked a revolutionary step toward women’s empowerment, aiming to provide safe, affordable, and dignified travel options. He noted that the program would particularly benefit women who rely on public transport for education, employment, or daily needs. The minister emphasized that the scheme would save time, reduce travel expenses, and create a secure commuting environment for women. Applications and data of eligible women and students are being managed through the Sindh Mass Transit Authority. Memon further added that scooties would be allocated based on merit and need, through a transparent mechanism developed by the provincial government. He urged women, especially students and working professionals, to take full advantage of this facility, stressing that the government’s aim is to ensure women’s independence and participation in all walks of life.