Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah launched on Saturday Pakistan’s first ‘automated Fare collection system’ for the Sindh People’s Bus Service in Karachi.

Initially, the implementation of the Automated Fare Collection System has been launched on two pivotal routes namely Route-1 from Model Colony Malir to Tower and Route-9 from Gulshan-e-Hadeed to Tower.

Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that the commencement of the system on the remaining routes was scheduled to be accomplished progressively within 90 days.

In his address at the launching ceremony of the automated fare card, he vowed to provide a “modern, efficient, safe, and smooth” public transport system in the form of People’s Bus Service to the people of the province.

The ceremony was also attended by Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab, Transport Secretary Asad Zamin and others.

“This Automated Fare Card has amazing features such as it is a contactless payment, reloadable balance, and compatibility with various transit systems,” said the Sindh CM.

The importance of automated fare collection systems underwent significant strides, which work towards facilitating cashless transactions and enhancing the efficiency and convenience of public transportation services, he added.

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He recalled that the Sindh Intra-District People’s Bus Service Project, initiated in 2021 amidst significant inflationary challenges, was set to introduce an Automated Fare Collection System.

“This initiative aims to facilitate seamless, cashless transactions within the project, enhancing efficiency and ease of use for commuters,” he said.