Karachi’s Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has approved the installation of digital fare meters in rickshaws to address persistent complaints of overcharging.
The decision was taken during an RTA Board meeting chaired by Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi on Wednesday.
Under the proposed system, rickshaw fares will be calculated automatically according to the distance traveled. Passengers will also be able to see the exact fare, making fare collection more transparent and accountable.
In addition to approving digital meters, the board reviewed the Sindh government’s proposed Karachi Mobility Project and agreed to restructure the city’s bus route policy based on passenger demand and transport needs.
Commissioner Naqvi directed the RTA Secretariat to prioritize route permits for underserved and suburban areas where residents continue to face limited public transport options.
The board also agreed to discourage unnecessarily long intra-city bus routes. Officials said a more efficient route network would improve bus operations and make travel more convenient for commuters.
The meeting also reviewed efforts to computerize traffic signals at five major intersections.
Work is already underway at PIDC, Sindh Club near Metropole Hotel, and Avari Towers. Upgrades at Teen Talwar and Boat Basin are expected to begin soon.
Officials informed the commissioner that 12 of Karachi’s 16 previously non-functional traffic signals had been restored, while work on the remaining four was still in progress.
The reforms are part of broader efforts to modernize Karachi’s transport infrastructure, improve traffic flow, and provide safer and more efficient services to commuters.
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