Unannounced power outages in Karachi have partially affected the city’s electric bus service, according to the management of the People’s Bus Service.
Officials said that the EV-1, EV-3 and R-1 Pink Bus routes will remain suspended on Tuesday due to electricity-related issues.
The administration explained that all three routes are operated by electric buses running from the Mehran Depot, where power supply has remained suspended for the past three days.
As a temporary measure, hybrid buses had been deployed on these routes over the last three days to maintain services.
However, the management warned that if electricity is not restored, it will be forced to suspend operations on the affected routes.
The EV-1 route operates between Malir Cantonment and Sea View, while the EV-3 route runs from Malir Cantonment to Numaish. The R-1 Pink Bus service operates between Khokhrapar and the Dockyard.
Transport officials have urged the relevant authorities to restore power supply to the depot as soon as possible to prevent further disruption to public transport services.
The daily life in several parts of Karachi continues to be disrupted due to prolonged and unannounced power outages, as across the multiple areas, the residents report hours-long electricity load shedding during the soaring temperatures, according to media reports.
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Earlier, in Azizabad, residents took to the streets in protest against persistent load shedding. Men, women and children gathered in large numbers, raising slogans against K-Electric and demanding immediate relief. The demonstration highlighted growing frustration among citizens who feel compelled to protest due to a lack of action.
Residents say the unpredictability of load shedding has made the situation even more difficult, preventing them from planning their daily routines. They have urged K-Electric authorities to take urgent action and end the prolonged outages, warning that the current situation is becoming unbearable in the extreme summer heat.
Also read: Karachi weather update: heat, humidity to continue
