Karachi: Challenges and Commitment Towards BRT Red Line Project Completion
Mayor Murtaza Wahab Addresses Delays with the Sindh Government
Just a day after Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaja Wahab called the delay in completion of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, an embarrassment for all parties involved.
The transport authorities admitted challenges and assured no further delays would be tolerated. Sharjeel Inam Memon presided over a meeting with directives to meet deadlines despite ongoing obstacles in the massive 26-kilometre public transit system. International consultants provided recommendations for progress, emphasizing that BRT Red Line is essential and any delay cannot be afforded.
“During the meeting, international consultants presented recommendations as to how some of the works should be done to meet international standards,” said a statement issued after the meeting. (Sharjeel orders TransKarachi)
- Emphasized importance of BRT Red Line project for Karachi commuters
- Challenges in completing huge public transport infrastructure acknowledged but will not accept as excuses to delay scheme completion
- Importance placed on coordinated efforts with utility service providers and expediting construction processes. (Sharjeel discuss issues pertaining progress of BRT Red Line project)
- Committed Sindh government towards modern, efficient transportation system for Karachi people in a bid to alleviate the recent water crisis caused by an unexpected leakage during repairs on main line crossing alignment with Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route.
Amid these discussions and decisions, Wahab’s frustration over delays is understandable.
- Continued concerns about the BRT project after Mayor Murtaza had previously expressed serious worries regarding its completion during a Wednesday meeting (Source: Dawn newspaper)
