The Sindh government is all set to launch a “Pink Taxi Service” featuring electric cars for facilitating female citizens of the province.
The development was announced by Minister for Information Sharjeel Inam Memon.
The minister said that initially, 200 electricity-powered taxis will start operating in Karachi, of which fifty will be women-only taxis driven by female drivers. He said that the hiring of female drivers and setting up of charging and parking depots is yet to be done.
He said that the project will also provide job opportunities to unemployed youth, while eco-friendly taxis will save oil worth billions of rupees.
Prior to this, the government also launched a pink bus service for women which is being frequented by a large number of female commuters.
