Finally, The wait is over for the people of Karachi as Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project today (Friday)
Green Line Bus Rapid Transit Project is the first mass transit system in Karachi. The project, completed at a huge cost of 35.5 Billion rupees, is a valuable gift by the Federal government for the the residents of Karachi.
The Mega project will provide modern travel facilities to hundred and thirty five thousand passengers daily in the western and central districts of Karachi which will make their access to Central business District easy, safe and economical.
Right now, there are 80 hybrid buses in the fleet operated by 200 drivers that will cover a route of 22 kilometres from Surjani to the Municipal Park near Jama Cloth market with, 23 stations located on each km.
Green Line Bus Service consists of Modern state-of-the-art lifts and automatic ticketing systems while the buses have complete system from USB ports to wheelchairs.
Moreover, All details about the arrival and departure of buses would be available on digital screens installed on bus stations. Each bus would have a capacity of 200 to 250 passengers while the fare is expected from minimum Rs 15 up to a maximum of Rs 55.