Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, along with Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, inaugurated the service. Officials also briefed the ministers on the features and operations of the newly introduced buses.
Speaking to reporters, Memon said the government had fulfilled its promise to the people of Karachi. “We have fulfilled the promise made to the public, and the double-decker bus service has begun in Karachi. In 2026, we will provide even better transport facilities to the people,” he said.
He added that on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, double-decker buses would be rolled out on all major roads of the city in the new year.
Memon said the demand for public transport in Karachi remained extremely high, with around 100,000 passengers using the People’s Bus service daily. “Bus services will be launched in every district of Sindh. We are allocating Rs900 million for roads in Karachi’s Industrial Area. The Shahrah-e-Bhutto project is a major initiative by the provincial government,” he said.
Extending early New Year greetings, Memon said the Orange and Green BRT lines would offer greater convenience to a large number of Karachi residents and that further steps would be taken to improve the system.
A day earlier, he announced that the Edhi Orange Line and Green Line BRT had been merged. The move expanded the Orange Line from four stops to 10, allowing passengers to travel from Orangi to Nagan Chowrangi. Under the integration, Orange Line buses will use the Green Line BRT track, improving access for residents of Orangi Town.
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Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah welcomed the launch, saying Karachi’s residents deserved better transport. “People of Karachi deserve better travel facilities,” he said in a statement. “The new bus service will make commuting easier for the citizens of Karachi.”
“Karachi is no longer just moving forward; it is progressing,” the chief minister said. “Today the bus runs, tomorrow the city will transform. Strong civic services make a strong city. Modern transport is a symbol of urban dignity and easier living.”
Earlier this month, Sharjeel Inam Memon had announced on X that the double-decker buses had arrived at Karachi port. “Inshallah, these buses will soon be on the roads for the people of Karachi through the Transport Department, Government of Sindh,” he wrote on December 16.
Double-deckers Buses for #Karachi reached at Port. Inshallah Soon these buses will be on roads for the people of Karachi by the transport department government of Sindh. pic.twitter.com/3Mr4eKF6HR
— Sharjeel Inam Memon (@sharjeelinam) December 15, 2025
Double-decker buses have a long history in Karachi. In the 1960s and 1970s, they were a defining feature of the city, operating on major routes such as Saddar, Bandar Road and MA Jinnah Road. Riding on the upper deck was especially popular among students and young people.
Rapid population growth, rising traffic pressure and maintenance issues eventually led to their disappearance. Minibuses and coaches replaced them, but public demand for their return never faded.
Karachi, home to an estimated 25 million people, continues to struggle with severe traffic congestion and an inadequate public transport network. Dilapidated roads, weak traffic management and a lack of civic discipline have compounded the problem.
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Despite several initiatives by the Sindh government in recent years — including the Green Line, Red Line and Pink Bus Service — the city’s transport crisis remains far from resolved. Long-delayed development projects have also worsened congestion and travel times, especially for private commuters.
Officials said that if the trial proves successful, more modern double-decker buses will be introduced on additional routes, easing Karachi’s transport woes while reviving a cherished symbol of the city’s past.