Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Information, Law and Anticorruption Barrsiter Murtaza Wahab has refuted reports that the provincial government is banning ride-hailing start-ups SWVL and Airlift.

“The news of banning SWVL & Airlift is incorrect," said Wahab in a tweet.

The news of banning SWVL & Airlift is incorrect. To the contrary, #SindhGovt is in the process of introducing a law regulating these private enterprises after consulting all stakeholders. Hopefully we will become 1st province to recognise & regulate such enterprises #SindhFacts https://t.co/9E3Fg0w3Op

— SenatorMurtaza Wahab (@murtazawahab1) November 10, 2019

The advisor to CM Sindh further said that the private services were operating without route permits and no-objection certificates. The transport department was unaware of their pick and drop spots, he said, adding that the two services had not obtained fitness certificates for their vehicles.

Speaking of the government's initiatives in this regard, Shah said, "We are encouraging private investment in the transport sector and the Sindh government is also trying to bring in buses. However, the government is unable to implement its bus project immediately because it requires a heavy budget."