The Sindh government will launch an electric vehicle taxi service in September as part of a wider plan to modernize public transportation across the province. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department chaired by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where officials reviewed the progress of several ongoing transport projects. The planned EV taxi service is intended to provide residents with a modern, safe and environmentally friendly transportation option while supporting the provincial government’s broader shift toward electric mobility. The announcement comes alongside plans to expand the use of electric buses across Sindh, with the government preparing to induct 1,000 electric buses into the public transport network in phases beginning later this year. The combination of EV taxis and electric buses is expected to increase the availability of lower-emission transport options for residents while contributing to the modernization of public transportation infrastructure.
During the meeting, Sharjeel Memon said the EV taxi service would become operational in September and provide citizens with an alternative transport option based on electric vehicle technology. The provincial government has been reviewing different projects aimed at improving commuting facilities and expanding sustainable public transportation, with electric mobility forming a key part of the latest plans. Officials also briefed the senior minister on the proposed induction of 1,000 electric buses into the public transport network. The buses will be introduced in phases beginning later in 2026 rather than being added to the system at once. This phased approach will allow the government to expand the electric transport network over time while continuing work on other public transport projects across the province. The EV taxi service will add another category of electric transport to the system, extending the use of electric vehicles beyond conventional bus services.
The meeting also covered progress on the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit project, with Sharjeel Memon directing officials to complete construction of all Red Line BRT depots within the approved timeline. The project remains part of the wider effort to improve public transportation infrastructure and provide residents with more organized commuting options. The government is simultaneously preparing to expand electric bus services, with the planned addition of 1,000 buses expected to take place in phases toward the end of the year. The broader transport programme is also set to include 50 new double-decker buses for Karachi, which are expected to arrive in October. These initiatives will add different types of public transport capacity across the province, combining electric vehicles with conventional mass transit infrastructure and new bus services.
The Sindh government has said it remains committed to expanding sustainable public transport and improving commuting facilities across the province. The planned September EV taxi launch will therefore take place alongside several other transport developments, including the phased induction of 1,000 electric buses and the arrival of 50 new double-decker buses in Karachi in October. The expansion of electric transport is expected to give residents more environmentally friendly mobility options while increasing the role of electric vehicles in the province’s public transportation system. With the EV taxi service scheduled to begin in September, the government is now focused on completing the arrangements required for its launch while continuing work on the wider public transport programme. The combination of electric taxis, electric buses and other mass transit projects represents the latest phase of Sindh’s efforts to modernize its transportation network and improve mobility for residents.
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