Karachi's Solar Transit: 180 Electric Buses Incoming

Jawad

12 Dec 2023

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Karachi's Solar Transit: 180 Electric Buses Incoming

The Sindh government has unveiled plans to introduce 180 solar-powered electric buses along the feeder routes of Karachi's Bus Rapid Transit Service (BRTS). In a meeting between Sindh Caretaker Chief Minister Justice (retd) Maqbool Baqar and a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), led by F. Cleo Kawawaki, the initiative aims to offer cleaner and more efficient transit options in the city. Scheduled to commence operations by the end of December 2023, this project aligns with the government's broader strategy to combat climate change and promote carbon credit initiatives.

Shakil Mangejo, Chairman of the Planning and Development Board Sindh, conveyed to the ADB delegation that the existing Green and Orange Lines of the BRTS in Karachi currently cater to approximately 50,000 passengers daily. The introduction of electric buses is anticipated to improve the integration and sustainability of the city's public transport network.

The transport secretary outlined the plan, involving the deployment of 170 to 180 electric buses for the existing BRT routes of the Green and Orange Line. The ADB, represented by Kawawaki, expressed its support for the project and collaboration with the provincial government.

In addition to the electric bus initiative, the meeting addressed the West Karachi Recycled Water Project. The Chief Minister emphasized Karachi's severe water stress, with a demand of 1,100mgd against a supply of only 550mgd for its over 20 million residents. The project, costing approximately $180 million, entails constructing a treatment plant near the Sindh Industrial Trade Estate (SITE).

Asad Zaim, MD of the Public Private Partnership Unit, reported that the prequalification process for the water project has concluded, with four bidders currently in the Request for Proposal (RFP) stage. The ADB is actively assisting as a transaction adviser and is engaged in project documentation with the provincial government.

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