Peoples Bus R11 Karachi: Mera Naka to Ziauddin Hospital — Route, Timings, Stops & Fare (2026)

Peoples Bus R11 is a Karachi bus route run by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) under its People’s Bus Service network. It connects Mera Naka with Ziauddin Hospital over 21 km and 12 stops, serving neighbourhoods along the way.

⚡ R11 Quick Facts

• Route: Mera Naka → Ziauddin Hospital
• Operator: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) — People’s Bus Service
• Distance: 21 km · Stops: 12
• Service: Daily, typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (frequency-based)
• Fare: PKR 50 on most routes (see fare section)

📖 About Peoples Bus R11

Route R11 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.

🚏 R11 Complete Stop List (Mera Naka → Ziauddin Hospital)

1. Mera Naka
2. Maripur Road
3. Agra Taj Colony
4. KPT
5. Bahria Complex
6. PIDC
7. Punjabi Chowrangi
8. Gizri
9. Khayaban-e-Shamsheer
10. Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazar
11. Bilawal Chowrangi
12. Ziauddin Hospital.

⏰ R11 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). Pay the conductor in cash after boarding and keep your ticket until you get off.

🗺️ Key Stops on R11

• Maripur Road
• KPT
• PIDC
• Gizri
• Abdullah Shah Ghazi Mazar

🧭 How to Ride — Step by Step

1. Wait at any listed stop and signal the driver as the R11 bus approaches.
2. Board through the front door and pay the conductor — cash is accepted on all SMTA buses.
3. Keep your ticket until the end of the journey; inspectors do check.
4. Press the bell or tell the conductor before your stop and exit carefully.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What are the R11 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 Peoples Bus R11?
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?
Anyone can ride. The red Peoples Bus Service buses are air-conditioned, with dedicated seats for women, senior citizens and passengers with disabilities.

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.