Pakistan is facing a major public transport crisis as new bus projects in Karachi struggle with long delays and growing disruption. What was meant to fix traffic and modernize commuting has instead added more pressure to already overloaded roads. Large infrastructure plans are still unfinished, leaving commuters stuck in daily congestion.
This situation is important because it reflects a wider issue across Asia. Cities with fast-growing populations are struggling to keep transport systems efficient. The result is longer travel times, higher costs, and daily frustration for millions of people.
The same pattern is also visible in the Philippines, where transport systems also face delays, weak planning, and rising commuter pressure.
Karachi Traffic Nightmare Worsens
Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city with over 20 million residents, launched the Red Line Bus Rapid Transit project to improve movement across key roads. The plan promised faster travel,
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