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In an attempt to make traveling safe and secure for women in Karachi, the government has decided to launch Pink Taxis. The women-only taxi service will be monitored by camera to ensure safety of women passengers and drivers.
The Sindh Government will soon start Electric taxi service for the female passengers. Sharjeel Memon, Sindh Transport Minister said, ‘the government will start an Electric vehicle (EV) taxi service in Karachi. We have principally agreed to start this taxi service under the Sindh Mass Transit Authority.”
He also said that the service will be launched in two phases – Pink and Blue.
Memon added, ‘we will start the pink taxi service, which would be only for women passengers in Karachi. The drivers of the pink taxis will also be women. Moreover, the pink taxis are planned to be fully equipped with cameras and a monitoring system to ensure drivers’ and passengers’ safety and security.’
The Sindh Transport Minister also said that the Pink Taxi service will be more safe, comfortable, and affordable than other ride hailing and taxi services.
Sharjeel Memon emphasized that the government is constantly working on improving the transportation facilities for the citizens of Karachi. He seemed hopeful and said that soon the positive results of these steps will be visible in the provincial capital.
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