People’s Bus Service Sindh is the provincial government’s city bus network, and its green air-conditioned buses have become a familiar sight in Karachi and other cities of the province. It offers daily commuters a safer and more comfortable ride than crowded minibuses, at fares fixed by the government. In September 2026 the network grew again when a new route between Larkana and Shahdadkot started operations.
Overview of People’s Bus Service Sindh
The People’s Bus Service began as a city bus project for Karachi and has since grown into one of the largest public transport services in Sindh. The buses run under the provincial Transport and Mass Transit Department, and the aim is to give students, office workers and daily wage earners a comfortable journey at a fare they can afford.
Media reports about the service say passengers can pay through QR codes, smart cards or a mobile app. The buses are also reported to have GPS tracking and CCTV cameras for safety, along with reserved seats for women and differently-abled persons. These details come from news coverage and should be treated as reported background, since the department has not published them together in one official notice.
New Larkana–Shahdadkot Route (Sep 2026)
On 15 September 2026, Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced a new People’s Bus Service route between Larkana and Shahdadkot via Qambar. The announcement was made at a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department, and bus operations on the route started on 18 September 2026. The minister also said the network would be expanded to more cities and districts in the coming phases.
At the same meeting, officials shared ridership figures for Karachi’s bus rapid lines: the Green Line was carrying about 88,000 passengers a day, while the Orange Line was carrying about 11,000 passengers a day. These numbers were reported in the press on 15 September 2026.
Official Fare Structure 2026
Fares for the People’s Bus Service were fixed by the Sindh Regional Transport Authority (SRTA) in a notification dated 4 April 2026. That notification is still in effect, and the fare depends on the distance you travel:
| Distance band | Official fare |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 km | Rs40–50 |
| Up to 30 km | Rs70–80 |
| Beyond 31 km | Rs110–120 |
These are the only official fares. No new fare list has been issued after the April 2026 notification, so any bus charging above these distance-band rates is not following the official list.
How to Pay and Track Your Bus
According to media reports, passengers can buy tickets with QR codes, smart cards or the mobile app, and the buses carry GPS trackers linked to the system. If you are unsure about the fare for your stop, ask the conductor before boarding and keep your ticket with you until your journey ends.
Karachi Fare-Hike Complaints (Oct 2026): Know the Official Fares
A Dawn survey published on 7 October 2026 found that many bus operators in Karachi were charging above the official list. In some cases passengers paid Rs150 on routes where the official fare was Rs100–120, and Rs50 where the official fare was Rs40. The report noted that no official notification had allowed any fare increase.
Know your fare rights. The SRTA notification of 4 April 2026 is the official fare list, and it has not been revised. If you are overcharged, note down the bus number and route, keep your ticket as proof, and raise the matter with the SRTA or the Transport and Mass Transit Department. Never pay extra without asking for a receipt.
Pink Bus / Women’s Travel Options in Sindh
Sindh also runs Pink Bus services for women, giving female passengers a safer and more comfortable travel option. Seats are reserved for women on regular People’s Bus Service buses as well. Readers who want to see how another province handles women’s transport can read our report from Peshawar.
The bus network is part of a wider effort by the Sindh government to improve everyday life in the province, alongside development work such as the Sindh coastal resilience project for Thatta, Sujawal and Badin.
FAQs
Are the fares subsidised by the government?
The service is run as affordable public transport with government-fixed fares. The official fare list from April 2026 is the one still in force, and no new fare notification has been issued.
How do I complain about overcharging?
Note the bus number and route, keep your ticket as proof, and raise the matter with the SRTA or the Transport and Mass Transit Department. No official complaint helpline number has been publicly notified, so beware of fake numbers shared on social media.
Where can I find official route information?
Route updates are published by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority, the Government of Sindh body responsible for the service, on its official website.
Related reading: KP Pink Bus Service in Peshawar | Sindh Coastal Resilience Project | Sindh Mass Transit Authority (official site) | 8171 BISP Information homepage