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PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
TRANSPORT AND MASS TRANSIT DEPARTMENT
LIST OF STARRED ASSEMBLY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR
FRIDAY THE 24TH JULY, 2020.
1403 *Ms. Mangla Sharma: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that it was decided to remove gas cylinders from public transport running in the entire province specially buses, and School Vans in Karachi.
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, how much the same implemented?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit:
(a) Yes, in pursuance of the orders passed in HRC No. 20107 and C.P No. D-3979 of 2011 by Honourable Supreme Court of Pakistan and Honourable High Court of Sindh, the Sindh Government is the first ever Provincial Government to have notified CNG Usage Rules vide:-20.12.2013 and School Vehicles Rules vide 21.5.2014 enumerating number of conditions. (Copies of notifications are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House as “A” & “B”).
Unfortunately, the above rules were not being followed in letter and spirit. Resultantly, the department vide notification: 8.5.2015 has imposed ban on usage of CNG as fuel in commercial vehicles in the intercity passenger transport vehicles so also in school vehicles vide addendum: 7.8.2015 for the safety of precious lives of people and School Students. Copy of the notification dated: 8.5.2015 and addendum dated: 7.8.2015 are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House as “C” & “D”).
The Honourable High Court of Sindh, Circuit Court, Hyderabad in its order dated: 15.12.2016 has ordered that “Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendents of Police of all over Sindh shall ensure that Notification dated: 8.5.2015 is strictly complied with in its letter and spirit and all CNG filling stations shall be restrained from providing CNG to intercity public service vehicles, which is explained by Secretary District RTAs, plying from one city to another city as well other (School & College) vehicles as notified in the aforementioned Notifications. . (Copy of order dated: 15.12.2016 is at Annexure placed on the Table of the House as “E”.)
(b) In compliance of the orders of the Honourable High Court and in pursuance of notifications, the local administration and Secretaries of the District Regional Transport Authorities are removing CNG cylinders from the vehicles operating on intercity routes and educational vehicles for the safety of general public.
1694 *Syeda Marvi Fasih: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that bus fares during in time of religious festivals are increased by the bus owners/drivers;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, steps taken to keep the check and balance?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
(a) Yes, the bus operators increased FARE DURING Eid festivals but the Transport & Mass Transit Department and Transport Authorities are very conscious and taking strict action against the operators / owners of vehicles who are charging excess fare from the travelling public.
(b) As stated above, the department is very conscious to take strict action against the violators. In this regard, the department, issued instructions time to time to all concerned for implementation of the fares fixed by the Government.
On every Eid Festivals, the department cancelled the Eid Holidays Leave of all officers / officials of the Provincial Transport Authority, Sindh, and District Regional Transport Authorities of the Province and offices were opened to facilitate the general public to entertain any complaints regarding excess charges of the Public Transport fares. Copies of the letter, and public notice with regard to cancellation of Eid Holidays are at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.
1695 *Syeda Marvi Fasih: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
Number of registered vehicles and number of routes for buses in Karachi along with fees structure for assigning the routes for buses?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
According to record of the Regional Transport Authority, Karachi, total number of registered vehicles (commercial) is 517580 which include Buses, Mini Buses & Special Coaches (Stage Carriages & Contract Carriage), Baby Taxi (Yellow Cab), Public & Private Carriage and MCRs (Motor Cab / Motorcycle, Rickshaws) with seating capacity of 2+1 and 4+1.
The number of routes for Buses (Stage Carriages) within Karachi city is as under:-
1. Operative Routes:- 31
2. Non-Operative Routes:- 29
Total number of routes:- 60
The fees structure for assigning the route for Buses (Non A/c Stage Carriages & Contract Carriages) (Route Permit) is as under:-
Application Fee (Non Refundable):- Rs.100/=
Route Permit Fee for 3 years per Bus
For any route:- Rs.700/=
Total:- Rs.800/=
The fees structure for assigning the route for Buses (Airconditioned Contract Carriages) (Route Permit) is as under:-
Application Fee (Non Refundable):- Rs. 100/=
Route Permit Fee for 3 years per Bus
For any route:- Rs.1400/=
Total:- Rs.1500/=
The number of registered vehicles (Non Commercial) may however be requisition from Excise & Taxation Department, Motor Registration Wing, Civic Centre, Karachi.
1697 *Syeda Marvi Fasih: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that Sindh government is ambitious to work for the revival of Karachi circular railway;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the details thereof along with cost and date of completion of the project?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
(a) Yes, the Government of Sindh is fully committed to revive KCR. All the necessary approvals have been accorded to execute the project. However, following issues are pending on the part of Federal Government:
i. Right of Way (ROW) with Ministry of Railways
ii. Transfer of Karachi Urban Transport Corporation (KUTC) to Govt. of Sindh
iii. Issuance of Sovereign Guarantee by the Federal Government to enhance comfort level of foreign investors.
(b) Cost: 1.97 Billion US Dollars
Completion period: 3 years from the date of commencement.
1870 *Ms. Adeeba Hassan: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
Number of vehicles were challaned because of sub-standard cylinders and extra fare in Karachi during 2017 including amount collected under head?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
During the year 2017, 1675 vehicles were challaned on violation of sub-standard cylinders and charging excess fare and find an amount of Rs.10,72,350/- which was deposited in the head of Traffic Police and National Highway & Motorway Police.
1879 *Ms. Adeeba Hassan: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) It is a fact that proper facility of women rest room has not been provided at bus stop from where buses leads to interior;
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, does Government intend to provide the same?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
(a) The Provincial Transport Authority has granted only one permission for establishment of “B” class stand at Al-Asif Square (beyond Sohrab Goth) to M/s. Al-Azam Services Private Limited. The stand has proper seating facility for women as well as separate wash rooms. However, other stands are operating unauthorizedly without permission and the Government of Sindh has been decided to shift the existing illegal operational activities outside the city of the Divisions / Districts of the province with allied facilities of the stand.
(b) Yes, the Government is establishing modern terminals with allied facilities at Thatta, Badin and Miro Khan in the first phase. The construction of bus terminals at Thatta Road and Miro Khan is under process through Works & Services Department, Government of Sindh.
Government also intends to provide the facility as the above under construction terminals are Equipped with the separate rest rooms / wash Rooms for ladies and gents.
Government of Sindh has planned to construct new bus terminals at National Highway and Super Highway under Annual Development Program during current financial year 2019-20.
1880 *Ms. Adeeba Hasan: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
Location-wise how many new route permits issued during 2014 to 2017 alongwith amount recovered under the head?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
1030 route permits have been issued on different routes, during the period from 2014 to 2017 and an amount of Rs.1,67,90,400/- have been recovered and deposited under the head of account “Government of Sindh A/C No. (NON-FOOD) A/c. No. B-02812 (Other Receipt on A/c. Vehicle Route Permit Fee). A list showing the details of issued route permit, year and location wise is at Annexure placed on the Table of the House.
1897 * Mr. Jamaluddin Siddiqui: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
a) Is it a fact that despite court orders the illegal bus stands have been shifted from Karachi city to the outside the city.
b) If answer to (a) above be affirmative. The reasons thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
The Transport & Mass Transit department has issued several letters in this regard to the Traffic authorities for removal of such stands, the Department is also in process of establishment of Terminal at M9 Motorway.
1938 * Ms. Ghazala Siyal: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
Post wise number of vacancies in the Transport Department as on September, 4 2018?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
It is stated that the following post wise number of vacancies in the Transport Department as on September 4, 2018:-
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S.No.
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NAME OF POST
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NO. OF VACANT
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1.
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Account Clerk (BS-14)
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01
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2.
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Data Entry Operator (BS-12)
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02
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3.
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Junior Clerk
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01
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4.
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Driver (BS-04)
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04
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5.
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Dispatch Rider (BS-04)
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01
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6.
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Mechanic
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01
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7.
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Naib Qasid (BS-01)
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01
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8.
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Sanitary Worker (BS-01)
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01
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9.
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TOTAL
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12
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2038 *Mr. Arif Mustafa Jatoi: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) It is a fact that rates for various types of public transport (Bus, Rickshaw, Taxi etc. have been increased.
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the current rates in vogue?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
(a) No, the rates for public transport (Bus, Rickshaw, Taxi have not been increased. However, the fees of all public service vehicles goods vehicles including (Bus, Rickshaw, Taxi etc.) have been increased vide notification dated: 31.5.2019. (copy attached).
(b) The current fee vide above notification as under:-
FEE FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES:
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Description of vehicles:
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Fee Payable.
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i.
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Air-conditioned Buses / Coaches
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Rs.3000/- each year
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ii.
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Airconditioned Vans
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Rs.2500/- each year
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iii.
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Non-Airconditioned Buses / Coaches with Registered Laden Weight 14,500 lbs.
a) Category “A” Routes
b) Category “B” Routs
c) Category “C” Routs
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Rs.2000/- each year
Rs.1300/- each year
Rs.1000/- each year
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iv
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Heavy Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) stage carriage and contract carriage with RLW exceeding 14500 lbs
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Rs.850/- each year
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v.
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Light Public Service Vehicles (LPSVs) stage carriage and contract carriage with RLW upto 14500 lbs
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Rs.500/- each year
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vi
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Permit fee for goods vehicles
(Public and Private carriers permits)
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a) Long Vehicle, trailer for 1st District
b) Truck other then long vehicle/trailer for the 1st District.
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Rs.2400/- for 1 (one year)
Rs.2000/- for
1 (one year)
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i. Fee for 2nd District
ii. Fee for 3rd District
iii. Fee for 4th District
iv. Fee for 5th District and for each subsequent district after 5th District.
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Rs.300/-
Rs.200/-
Rs.200/-
Rs.150/-
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2.
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Replacement of permit (Rule-88)
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Rs.600/-
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3.
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Replacement of permit (Rule-89)
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Rs.600/-
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4.
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Transfer of permit (Rule-92)
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Rs.1600/-
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2126 * Ms. Rana Ansar: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that non-useable buses from small provinces and rural areas are being used in Karachi after repair / colouring;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the action taken by the department in this regard?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
According to the record of Regional Transport Authority, Karachi, no any permit in respect of non-usable buses after repairing / coloring from small provinces and rural areas has been issued for operation on the classified routes within Karachi city.
Therefore, no action is required to be taken.
2233 *Ms. Nusrat Sehar Abbasi:- Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:
(a) Whether there is any bus rapid transit project under consideration from Safoora Chowk to Saddar, Karachi
(b) If answer to (a) above be in affirmative, the details thereof including current status of the same?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
Yes, indeed, Karachi BRT Redline project has been conceived with the assistance of ADB encompasses
· The main BRT Trunk Corridor comprises of 24.2km long dedicated corridor from Numaish to Malir Halt Depot [Numaish to Khudadad Colony via Shahrah-e Quaideen traverses through Kashmir Road, People’s Secretariat, New M.A. Jinnah Road, Jail Chowrangi, Askari Park, Civic Centre, University Road, Safoora Chowk, MalirCantt. Gate No. 6, Tank Chowk, and finally ends at Malir Halt].
· The Common Corridor segment, which extends over 2.4-km from Municipal Park to Merewether Tower along M.A. Jinnah Road.
SALIENT FEATURES:
3rd Generation Model
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Trunk Route with Express Service
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3 Numbers
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Direct Service Routes
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5 Numbers
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Estimated ridership:
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320,000 passengers/day
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System capacity (For 3rd generation BRT system)
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30000pphpd
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Bus fleet:
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213
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Route Coverage
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Trunk Corridor (façade to façade)
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24.2km
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Common Corridor
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2.4 km
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Total Route Coverage
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110 km
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Stations (All At Grade) 29
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Red Line Main Corridor
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24
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Common Corridor
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5
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New structures 23
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Elevated Structures
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14
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Underground Structures
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9
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Side walk and Bi-cycle Track 58km
Low Emission Buses (CNG HYBRID) 213
CURRENT STATUS:
Detailed Engineering Design for BRT Red Line has been completed.
Draft Bidding Documents have been prepared which are under review and shall be finalized shortly.
The PC-1 of the Karachi BRT Redline project was cleared from CDWP on April 15, 2019 and approved by ECNEC on 29 August, 2019 at cost of Rs.:78,384.33 million (USD 493.51 million).
Project Financing by Donors including ADB and other Co-financers are given below:
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Description
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Local
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FEC / ADB & Co-Financing Partners
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Total
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Govt. of Sindh
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ADB
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AIIB
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AFD
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GCF*
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Total FEC
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Cost August, 2019
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US $ Million
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75.59
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225.3
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71.81
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71.81
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49.00
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417.92
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493.51
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1 US$ = Rs.158.83
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Rs
Million
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12,006
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35,784.40
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11,405.58
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11,405.58
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7,782.67
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66,378.33
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78,384.33
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%age Share
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15.32
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45.65
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14.55
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14.55
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9.93
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84.68
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100
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GCF*= Grant US$ 11.80 million + Concessional Loan US$ 37.2 million = US$ 49.0 million
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Loan Negotiations took place on May 27, 2019, ADB Board has approved Loan for USD 235 million in its Board meeting dated July 5, 2019.
Expected time for the start of work on ground will be the 2nd.
2450 *Mr. Saeed Ahmed: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that Government is planning to construct parking plazas in Karachi to control traffic.
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
No, it is stated that
The Government will envisaged such plans for construction of parking plazas in Karachi in next year ADP.
2613 *Ms. Shahana Ashar: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
a) Is it a fact that fares are increased immediately after price hike in petrol while on reduction in petrol price the fares not decreased.
b) If answer to (a) is affirmative, action taken in this regard?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
No, it is stated that the Govt. of Sindh has constituted a fare committee under the senior officer of BS-20 and relevant offices including all stakeholders / transporters for revision of the public transport fare (intercity, intra-city, Motorcycle Rickshaw, taxi etc) in the light of increasing / decreasing fuel prices by the Govt. of Pakistan.
2640 *Mr. Shahnawaz Jadoon: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
a) Is it a fact that intercity bus terminal project near super highway has not started yet,
b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the reason thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
Yes it is a fact, the scheme is included in current financial year and will be started soon.
2708 *Rana Ansar: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
Requirement such as lightning, siren etc, to operate an ambulance on public roads, whether the driver is required to undergo any special training?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
Yes, there is need for special training to the Ambulance Drivers to sensitize about use of emergency lights and siren, etc during emergency as use of unnecessary emergency lights or sirens creates panic among other road users.
3047 *Mr. Muhammad Aslam Abro: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that non-usable busses brought from small provinces and rural areas are being used in Karachi after repair and coloring;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative action taken in this regard?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
No. it is not fact.
3136 * Syed Abdul Rasheed: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it fact that there is any plan of the Government to restart CNG Buses in the province?
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the detail thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
SMTA is not intending to restart any previous CNG Bus project or to procure the same buses. However, under the BRT Red Line project, the proposed Buses that is to be procured will be CNG hybrid vehicle, i.e. the bio-methane gas produced from cattle waste and will be used as fuel for the Buses. It is further elaborated here that the Government of Sindh’s Transport and Mass Transit Department with the financial assistance of Asian Development Bank will establish a Biogas Plant in Landhi cattle Colony to produce Biomethane gas which is environmentally the most sustainable fuel, as it is not only 100% renewable, but it is also produced through the collection and processing of wastes which otherwise create greenhouse gas emissions as well as other local sanitation issues. The proposed solution on the most cost effective and environment friendly thus making the BRT system self-sustainable. With the experience of innovation biomethane gas solution for Red Line BRT Buses, The GoS may consider expanding this to BRT Yellow Line.
3141 *Syed Abdul Rasheed: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
Number of buses currently operating on roads in Karachi including number of them government and non-government buses?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
It is stated that:
According to record of the RTA, Karachi the total number of non government buses operating within Karachi city are as under:-
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Buses
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1916
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Contract Carriage Buses
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1019
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Special Coaches
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2735
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Mini Buses
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4377
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TOTAL
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10092
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It is further stated that 35 Government buses (Green Buses) are also operating on public private partnership basis within Karachi city.
3159 *Syed Abdul Rasheed: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:
(a) Is it a fact that government intends to establish an organization for operating buses and coaches in Karachi;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
No. it is not fact.
3331 *Mr. Kanwar Naveed Jameel: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state
(a) Is it a fact that yellow line bus project has been closed by the Sindh Government;
(b)If answer to (a) above is in the affirmative, the reason thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
No, the SMTA has been working on the preparation of Yellow BRT project. The PC-1 of the Yellow BRT project has already been approved on 2nd October 2019 from ECNEC. And now the preparation of detailed design will be started. Therefore, the answer may be treated as “Nil”.
3456 *Mr. Rabistan Khan: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that no provision to accommodate dis-abled commuters has been made in public transport;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the reasons thereof as well as steps taken in this regard?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
Answer is affirmative, the details are as under:”
Sindh Mass Transit Authority is currently working on the preparation of Red BRT, Yellow BRT and KCR and the design of these projects and the vehicles specifications support the disabled commuters.
3457 *Mr. Rabistan Khan: Will the Minister for Transport be pleased to state:-
(a) Is it a fact that steps taken to provide cheap and better travelling facilities to the public in each district of Karachi during 01-01-2017 to 30-06-2018;
(b) If answer to (a) above is affirmative, the details thereof?
ANSWER
SYED AWAIS QADIR SHAH, Minister for Transport and Mass Transit
Answer is affirmative, the details are as under:
Transport & Mass Transit Department has undertaken project preparation for following projects, covering various districts of Karachi, under ADP and with financial assistance of International Donors.
· Yellow Line BRT (21 Kms) – PC-I Approved (438 million US Dollor) – Starting from Dawood Chowrangi to Numaish via Korangi Road and Shahrah-e-Quaideen with assistance of World Bank.
· Red Line BRT (which includes Main Corridor 24.2 Km & common corridor 2.4 Km) – PC-I Approved (493.5 million US Dollor) – Starting from Model Colony to Numaish via University Road and New M.A Jinnah Road with assistance of ADB.
· Abdul Sattar Edhi Line – Under Construction 3.88 from TMA Orangi to Matric Board to be integrated with GL at Matric Board Office.
KCR – PC-I Approved (1.97 million US Dollar) in 2017 – Administrative formalities including transfer of land from Pakistan Railway and financial arrangements through CPEC is under process.
KARACHI: G.M. UMAR FAROOQ
DATED THE 23RD JULY, 2020. SECRETARY
PROVINCIAL ASSEMBLY OF SINDH
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