Karachi Double Decker Bus: Model Colony To Tower — Route, Timings, Stops & Fare (2026)

Karachi Double Decker Bus DD-01 is a Karachi bus route run by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) under its Double Decker network. It connects Model Colony with Tower over 24 km and 15 stops, serving neighbourhoods along the way.

⚡ DD-01 Quick Facts

Route: Model Colony → Tower
Operator: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) — Double Decker
Distance: 24 km · Stops: 15
Service: Daily, typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (frequency-based)
Fare: PKR 50 on most routes (see fare section)

📖 About Karachi Double Decker Bus DD-01

Route DD-01 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.

🚏 DD-01 Complete Stop List (Model Colony → Tower)

Model Colony
Malir Halt
Model Colony Pathak
Malir Halt
Colony Gate
Nata Khan
PAF Base Faisal
Karsaz
Nursery
FTC
Regent Plaza
Metropole Hotel
Press Club
I.I. Chundrigar Road
Tower.

⏰ DD-01 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

EV-Bus and Double Decker fares follow SMTA’s notified Peoples Bus Service fare structure — PKR 50 covers most city journeys. Longer routes (for example towards Bahria Town and DHA City) may charge more, so confirm the fare with the conductor when you board.

🗺️ Key Stops on DD-01

Malir Halt
Malir Halt
Nata Khan
Karsaz
FTC

🧭 How to Ride — Step by Step

Wait at any listed stop and signal the driver as the DD-01 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 DD-01 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 Karachi Double Decker Bus DD-01?
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.

Can I sit on the upper deck?
Yes — the Double Decker’s upper deck is open to all passengers with a normal ticket and is popular for the Sea View and Clifton stretch of the route.

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.