Public Transport Of Karachi Panel Discussion – Part 1 of 4

Different Public Transport Operating Models….. State as a “Regulator” Vs State as an “Operator” …
Different Public Transport Operating Models….. State as a “Regulator” Vs State as an “Operator” …
This part analysis the complex and fractured structure of local governance and solid waste management in the city.
"Karachi se Kachrachi tak!"
While cities worldwide innovate in managing municipal waste, Karachi suffers from severe mismanagement, damaging its landscape and harming public health. The issue has become politicized, leaving residents unclear about accountability. This three-part video series unpacks the institutional and political factors behind Karachi's waste crisis and clears up common public misconceptions.
Karachi's public transport is globally iconic for its unique art and has moved the city's massive population for over 50 years. Yet, it exemplifies poor planning and management, with a recent sharp decline in buses raising concerns for the economic prospects of residents who depend on it. Despite failing quality standards, it remains an affordable option. Let's journey through the past and present of this sector!
How well do you know the fancy-looking public transport of Karachi?
Its rise and fall, its operational structure, It's past, It's present, and most importantly it's future?