Karachi:The Sindh government has decided to complete the construction of 40 stops for the People’s Bus Service within two months and to mandate modern, scientific fitness checks for vehicles across Sindh.
An important meeting, chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, was held in Karachi. The meeting was attended by Secretary Transport Asad Zamin, Project Director of the People’s Bus Service Sohaib Shafiq, and other officials.
Speaking at the meeting, Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the construction of 100 stops for the People’s Bus Service has been completed, and the remaining stops should be completed as soon as possible.
In the meeting, Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon directed that the remaining 40 bus stops should be completed within two months, by January 2025.
He stated that the Sindh government is committed to making the transport system modern and globally compatible. The latest bus stops of the People’s Bus Service are crucial for ensuring modern, efficient, and sustainable mobility. These bus stops will offer passengers comfortable seating and protection from the weather.
During the meeting, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon was informed that work on two of the remaining stops has been completed, and efforts are underway to complete the remaining stops as soon as possible.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon emphasized that ensuring the fitness of vehicles is essential for road safety and environmental protection. Regular fitness checks are crucial to preventing accidents and reducing harmful emissions. Such checks contribute to lowering the carbon footprint and ensuring public safety.
He directed the Secretary of Transport to take necessary and stringent measures to ensure the proper fitness checking of vehicles. He emphasized that vehicle fitness checks are essential for preventing accidents and protecting the environment. An effective vehicle fitness system should be implemented at the time of registration, transfer of registration, and tax payment.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that measures should be taken to ensure mandatory annual fitness checks for all vehicles. Strict action will be taken against vehicles that fail to comply with fitness regulations.