GILGIT – Gilgit-Baltistan has become the first region in Pakistan to launch free-of-cost bus service for women, a move that will also ensure their safety.
GB Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid inaugurated the ‘Pink Bus Service’ project, which will initially be available in Gilgit and Skardu regions.
The government has renovated already available three buses to launch the initiative, and vowed to expand it by March 2023 by acquiring new buses.
Finally the pink buses hit the road! Our daughters, sisters, mothers can start using them and feel free to get to their destinations. pic.twitter.com/ZZ041LTdiR
— Office of the Chief Secretary, Gilgit Baltistan (@csgbpk) October 5, 2022
The Pink Bus Service will be available twice a day on four main routes. It will operate from 06:00 am to 09:00 am and then from 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm.
The project aims at improving access and reducing financial burden for women segment of the society.
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