{"id":118476,"date":"2025-12-31T12:51:34","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T07:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/?p=118476"},"modified":"2025-12-31T12:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T07:51:52","slug":"double-decker-bus-service-launched-in-karachi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationaltimes.pk\/eng\/2025\/118476\/","title":{"rendered":"Double-decker bus service launched in Karachi"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>KARACHI(National times)- The Sindh government on Wednesday inaugurated its much-anticipated double-decker bus service, offering residents a new mode of public transportation. The service was inaugurated by Sindh\u2019s Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon and Minister Nasir Shah. During the launch event, officials briefed Sharjeel Memon about the key features of the buses. The double decker buses will initially operate on a route spanning 22 kilometers, running from Malir Halt to Fawara Chowk. The fare for the service will range between Rs80 to Rs120. Sharjeel Memon, while addressing the media, reiterated the government&#8217;s commitment to providing improved public transport to Karachi\u2019s residents, as promised earlier. He assured that the buses would start operating from the next day and stated that if the service proved successful, additional buses would be added. Memon also said that efforts were underway to complete the BRT system, with the aim to resolve Karachi&#8217;s road issues by March or April of the coming year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI(National times)- The Sindh government on Wednesday inaugurated its much-anticipated double-decker bus service, offering residents a new mode of public transportation. The service was inaugurated by Sindh\u2019s Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon and Minister Nasir Shah. During the launch event, officials briefed Sharjeel Memon about the key features of the buses. 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