Citizens decry Sindh govt’s decision to ban online ride sharing services

Sindh Government’s transport department has given online ride sharing service Uber and Careem seven days to get registered and obtain route permits or their license to operate within the province will be suspended.

Sindh Transport Minister Owais Shah revealed that the news to ban ride-hailing services in the province is unfounded and baseless. However, all ride-hailing services included Careem and Uber will be regulated as government bring them under the legal framework.

It was also reported that the Sindh government and the transport ministry had prepared a draft legislation aimed at addressing the issue of ride-hailing services and bring them under the ambit of the law.

This led to widespread panic accompanied with anger among residents of urban area of Sindh who went on to twitter to vent out:

Chinchis are coming back, while Uber and Careem etc. are going. Matlab kya ch… This is extremely good governance. Salute to Sindh Government. Well done. ?‍♂️

— The Chosen One (@SamiTGR) October 24, 2018

Many ministers in the #Sindh govt and #PPP goons run the public transport of #karachi. #Uber & #Careem were hurting their bank accounts so I’m not surprised they do something to hurt the people but make sure their bank accounts are filling. What they are known for @iamshafaatali https://t.co/QDahQU6LY3

— Ahmed Safder (@AhmedSafder) October 24, 2018

Strongly condemn Sindh Govts decision to shut down Uber and Careem in Sindh. For a province without Public Transport It is a facility for millions of people and full time job for thousands. Sindh Govt has no right to snatch it !

— Shafaat Ali (@iamshafaatali) October 23, 2018

Strongly condemn Sindh Govts decision to shut down Uber and Careem in Sindh. For a province without Public Transport It is a facility for millions of people and full time job for thousands. Sindh Govt has no right to snatch it !

— Yasir Khan (@Yasi__k) October 24, 2018