The Sindh government has announced a new Pink Taxi service exclusively for women, a step aimed at making travel safer and comfortable for female commuters across the province. The announcement was made by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari during a ceremony in Karachi on Thursday, where he also distributed free electric Pink Scooters to women.
Building on Earlier Initiatives
Speaking at the event, Bilawal said the Pink Taxi project will be introduced “very soon” and will become an integral component of Sindh’s growing network of women-friendly transport options.
He kept on reminding the audience that Sindh had already taken the lead by launching electric buses and the Pink Bus service in Karachi, making it the first province in Pakistan to introduce public transport services designed specifically for women.
“This is only the beginning,” Bilawal told the crowd. “We will soon be holding another ceremony to launch the Pink Taxis for women, ensuring safe and reliable travel for our mothers, sisters, and daughters.”
Pink Scooters for Students and Workers
At the same event, Bilawal personally handed over keys of free Pink Scooters to female students and working women. The scheme, he said, is meant to reduce daily travel difficulties faced by women who often struggle with unsafe or unreliable transport.
By giving them their own vehicles, the government hopes to provide both independence and confidence to young women navigating cities like Karachi.
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Bilawal also linked the Pink Taxi announcement to other recent social initiatives by the Sindh government. Just earlier this week, the province launched the Benazir Hari Card scheme, aimed at providing financial support to small farmers who lost their livelihoods due to devastating floods.
By placing women and vulnerable groups at the center of policymaking, Bilawal argued, Sindh is setting an example for the rest of the country.
Empowering Women, Driving Progress
The PPP chairman underlined that women’s empowerment is not just a slogan but a necessity for Pakistan’s progress. “No country can move forward if half of its population is left behind,” he said, adding that schemes like Pink Buses, Scooters, and soon the Pink Taxis are designed to create real opportunities for women to participate in education, work, and public life without fear or restrictions.
For majority of the women in Karachi and beyond, the upcoming Pink Taxi scheme could be a game-changer, offering safe rides, financial independence and a stronger sense of belonging in public spaces. The initiative reflects a broader vision: that Pakistan’s future development will be shaped by how well it includes and uplifts its women.