KARACHI: Senior Minister for Transport, Mass Transit and Information Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday said that provision of environment-friendly and comprehensive public transport system for the residents, was the commitment of the provincial government.

He said this in his message on the occasion of World Public Transport Day. Sharjeel Memon said the Sindh government was proud of all its public transport projects, including the People’s Bus Service.

Memon said thousands of citizens are benefiting from the Sindh government projects every day with cheap, comfortable and convenient travel facilities.

He said that the EV bus service, which is environmentally friendly and helps in reducing pollution, was a revolutionary step of the Sindh government.

He further stated that the safe and comfortable ‘pink bus service’ for women was introduced by the Sindh government for the first time in the whole world.

The provincial minister said that the work on Orange Line and Red Line BRT is in progress, its completion would further connect the city areas.

The Sindh government is also going to introduce double-decker buses for citizens for the first time, Sharjeel said and added that for a bright, clean future, the cooperation of all stakeholders, including the government and the people, is necessary.