A high-level meeting of the Sindh transport and mass transit department chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on 28-March-2025 discussed road accident prevention, progress in the construction of the Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects, establishment of Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) centres, and other transport initiatives.
Officials said the meeting was attended by Transport Secretary Asad Zamin, Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) Managing Director Kamal Dayo, Trans Karachi Chief Executive Officer Tariq Manzoor Chandio, Yellow Line BRT Project Director Zameer Abbasi, PTA Secretary Okash Memon and others.
Chandio briefed the meeting on progress in the Red Line BRT project, stating that the Civil Aviation Authority had agreed construction at four out of five locations, while discussions were under way for the remaining site.
The meeting also reviewed progress in the design and construction of a biogas plant and BRT project depots, as well as the performance of consultants and contractors. It was stated that the MVI centres had been activated in Karachi. Memon emphasised that obtaining a fitness certificate was mandatory for all commercial vehicles. He said the establishment of MVI centres in other districts of Sindh should be expedited.
The meeting also reviewed actions taken against transporters charging excessive fares before Eidul Fitr. The senior minister for transport issued strict directives to take firm action against those overcharging passengers.
Stressing the need for timely completion of the BRT projects, the minister instructed that the construction pace of the Red Line and Yellow Line BRT projects be further accelerated to prevent unnecessary delays.
He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the timely completion of BRT projects and improvement of public transport in Sindh, warning that any delay or negligence would not be tolerated. Memon directed the transport secretary to submit a daily progress report on all projects after Eidul Fitr.
Published in News Daily on 29-March-2025.