The documentation work is to be submitted for final approval to the World Bank. Urban Mobility ProjectKarachi Urban Mobility (KUMP) project, estimated to cost $400m, aims to improve urban mobility, especially for women, by increasing accessibility and ensuring road safety. World Bank experts will also conduct capacity building exercises for the officials of Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) that will be managing the BRTS upon completion. The World Bank will also finance the rehabilitation of the roads, footpaths and develop other relevant infrastructure. World Bank experts said that KWSB required reforms in three sectors.

Source: The Express Tribune March 05, 2019 03:42 UTC