Islamabad, Jan 26: Civil society organizations and women’s rights activists have expressed strong support for the newly launched Pink Bus Service in Islamabad, calling it a significant step toward empowering women and promoting education. The initiative has been lauded for addressing the transportation challenges that women face, particularly when it comes to accessing educational institutions.
Talha Khan, Executive Director of Community Empower Network, praised the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training for launching the service. He described the Pink Bus Service as a “game-changer” for women’s education, emphasizing that it would help reduce the dropout rates of girls from schools and colleges. Khan noted that this initiative would empower women by providing them with a safer and more accessible mode of transportation.
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Human rights activist Zartasha Niazi also hailed the service as a groundbreaking step towards promoting women’s rights and creating a more inclusive public transportation system. Niazi stressed that the Pink Bus Service was a powerful symbol of women’s rights and dignity, particularly for those who have been marginalized or excluded from public spaces.
Fatima, a student at F/6 Model College, shared her positive experience of the Pink Bus Service, explaining how it has made her daily commute to college much safer and more comfortable. “Honestly, getting to college used to be a real struggle for me before the pink buses came along, but now, I feel so much more at ease, and I always arrive on time,” she said. She added that the service had significantly reduced the risk of harassment for female students and teachers, providing them with a reliable and secure mode of transportation.
The civil society has urged the government to expand this initiative to other parts of the country, especially in rural areas where the lack of transportation has a severe impact on girls’ education. They believe that the Pink Bus Service could play a key role in improving access to education for young girls across Pakistan.
