Yellow Line BRT completion set for May 2025, 5 Months ahead of deadline
Senior Minister for Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, visited the ongoing construction work of the Yellow Line BRT project and inspected its progress.
During the visit, the Secretary of the Transport Department, Asad Zaman, Yellow Line Project Director Zameer Abbasi, engineers, representatives from construction companies, and consultants were also present.
The consultants briefed the Senior Minister on the project, highlighting the progress, obstacles, and the expected completion timeline.
Sharjeel Inam Memon instructed that there should be no delays in the completion of the Yellow Line BRT, and it should be completed ahead of the deadline. He further emphasised that the project, which was initially set to complete by September 2025, will now be completed by May 2025—five months ahead of schedule.
Speaking to the media, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Sindh government is working tirelessly to provide maximum convenience to the people, and the Yellow Line BRT is an advanced project being built for the citizens of Karachi. He acknowledged that utility-related challenges are common during construction but assured that the government is committed to overcoming these obstacles.
Regarding the Red Line BRT project, he mentioned challenges due to civil aviation, the Water Board, and the K4 project, but assured that these issues would be resolved soon. He praised the Transport Department officials for their excellent performance and efforts to complete the projects on time.
On the Green Line BRT, he confirmed that the fares would not be increased and additional facilities would be provided to improve the public's travel experience.
Sharjeel Inam Memon also appealed to the Prime Minister to honour his commitment to provide 180 buses for Karachi, as this is the right of the city's citizens. He urged that the Prime Minister must fulfil this promise to ensure better travel facilities for Karachi's residents.
As part of special initiatives for women, he announced that pink scooters would be provided for free to working women. Additionally, a pink taxi service would soon be introduced to offer safe and comfortable travel options for women. Furthermore, the Sindh government has launched the "I Work for Sindh" app and portal, which will provide employment opportunities for unemployed youth.
Sharjeel Inam Memon concluded that all these projects are for the people of Karachi, and they will be completed on time to ensure modern travel facilities for the city.
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