Pink Bus R9 Karachi: Gulshan-e-Hadeed to Tower — Route, Timings, Stops & Fare (2026)
Pink Bus R9 is a Karachi bus route run by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) under its Pink Bus network. It connects Gulshan-e-Hadeed with Tower over 48 km and 19 stops, serving neighbourhoods along the way.
⚡ R9 Quick Facts
- Route: Gulshan-e-Hadeed → Tower
- Operator: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) — Pink Bus
- Distance: 48 km · Stops: 19
- Service: Daily, typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (frequency-based)
- Fare: PKR 50 on most routes (see fare section)
📖 About Pink Bus R9
Route R9 is one of the routes Karachi’s revived public bus network uses to link residential districts with the city’s commercial core. Like all SMTA services it runs on a frequency basis rather than a fixed timetable — you simply turn up at the stop and board the next bus.
Women-only service: Pink Bus routes are reserved for women passengers, with women conductors and priority seating — part of SMTA’s safe-travel programme for Karachi.
🚏 R9 Complete Stop List (Gulshan-e-Hadeed → Tower)
- Gulshan-e-Hadeed
- Steel Town
- Port Qasim Chowrangi
- Bahan Colony
- Manzil Pump
- Qaidabad
- Malir 15
- Malir Halt
- Colony Gate
- Nata Khan
- PAF Base Faisal
- Karsaz
- Nursery
- FTC
- Regent Plaza
- Metropole Hotel
- Press Club
- I.I. Chundrigar Road
- Tower.
⏰ R9 Timings & Frequency
Peoples Bus Service buses run seven days a week, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are no fixed per-stop departure times: buses come roughly every 15 minutes at peak times and up to 30 minutes apart off-peak, so allow a little extra time for your journey.
💵 Fare Information
The standard Peoples Bus Service fare is PKR 50 per ride on most Karachi routes (shorter hops can cost less). On Route 9 the full Gulshan-e-Hadeed to Tower journey costs PKR 100. Pay the conductor in cash after boarding and keep your ticket until you get off.
🗺️ Key Stops on R9
- Steel Town
- Manzil Pump
- Malir Halt
- PAF Base Faisal
- FTC
🧭 How to Ride — Step by Step
- Wait at any listed stop and signal the driver as the R9 bus approaches.
- Board through the front door and pay the conductor — cash is accepted on all SMTA buses.
- Keep your ticket until the end of the journey; inspectors do check.
- Press the bell or tell the conductor before your stop and exit carefully.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What are the R9 bus timings in Karachi?
Peoples Bus Service buses run seven days a week, typically from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There are no fixed per-stop departure times: buses come roughly every 15 minutes at peak times and up to 30 minutes apart off-peak, so allow a little extra time for your journey.
What is the fare for Pink Bus R9?
The standard Peoples Bus Service fare is PKR 50 per ride on most Karachi routes (shorter hops can cost less). Pay the conductor in cash after boarding.
Who can ride this bus?
Pink Bus services are for women passengers only. Men should use the red Peoples Bus Service routes, which cover many of the same corridors.
Route data: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (smta.gos.pk), verified October 2026. Independently compiled by the BusUpdate editorial team; confirm time-sensitive details with SMTA before travelling.