Quetta is set to roll out its first public buses exclusively for women as part of a new fleet arriving from China, Gwadar Pro reported quoting the transport authority. A total of 21 modern buses have been dispatched from a Chinese port, including five pink buses reserved for female passengers and 16 green buses for the general public, according to the Balochistan Transport Department. The vehicles are expected to reach the provincial capital later this month.

“The service will cover major routes from University to Sariab Mill and will be expanded to Kuchlak with the addition of new buses,” Transport Authority Secretary Khan Kakar informed the Balochistan High Court. The launch marks a significant step toward providing Quetta residents with affordable and reliable transportation.

The pink buses are intended to make commuting safer and easier for women, who face limited and often unsafe travel options. As part of the provincial plan, in near future, four buses each will also be purchased for Gwadar and Turbat, while Pishin, Khuzdar and Sui will each receive two buses.

Chinese-made buses are already operating in Punjab, Karachi, Peshawar and Islamabad, helping modernize Pakistan’s urban transport system and improve daily commuting for thousands of passengers.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China