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The electric bus service operating between the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) and Media Town is facing significant operational challenges, according to a report by The Express Tribune. Commuters have reported that the service, intended to provide a modern and efficient transport option, is currently hindered by severe overcrowding and long wait times.
The report indicates that the discontinuation of the No. 136 bus route has shifted a higher volume of passengers onto the electric bus service, exacerbating existing capacity issues. Passengers state that buses on the PIMS-Media Town route arrive at intervals of approximately 30 minutes. This frequency has led to large crowds gathering at stops, often resulting in buses reaching full capacity and leaving some commuters unable to board.
According to the report, the overcrowding disproportionately affects women, the elderly, and children. Passengers have expressed concerns regarding the safety and convenience of the current system, noting that the inability to board buses leads to further delays in their daily commutes.
In response to these difficulties, commuters have called on the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority to reduce the service interval from 30 minutes to 10 minutes. Supporters of this change argue that more frequent service would better accommodate passenger demand and ensure a more reliable transport experience.
The report emphasizes that the success of public transport initiatives relies on maintaining an adequate number of vehicles and scheduling operations that align with the actual volume of commuters.
Article source: www.pakistantelegraph.com | Image credit: www.pakistantelegraph.com
