Peoples Bus R13 Karachi: Hawksbay to Tower — Route, Timings, Stops & Fare (2026)

Peoples Bus R13 is a Karachi bus route run by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) under its People’s Bus Service network. It connects Hawksbay with Tower over 19 km and 11 stops, serving neighbourhoods along the way.

⚡ R13 Quick Facts

• Route: Hawksbay → Tower
• Operator: Sindh Mass Transit Authority (SMTA) — People’s Bus Service
• Distance: 19 km · Stops: 11
• Service: Daily, typically 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM (frequency-based)
• Fare: PKR 50 on most routes (see fare section)

📖 About Peoples Bus R13

Route R13 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.

🚏 R13 Complete Stop List (Hawksbay → Tower)

1. Hawksbay
2. Gulbai
3. Hawksbay
4. Maripur
5. Pakistan Marine Academy
6. Maripur Truck Adda
7. Gulbai
8. Agra Taj
9. Dua Restaurant
10. ICI
11. Tower.

⏰ R13 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 R13

• Gulbai
• Hawksbay
• Maripur
• Pakistan Marine Academy
• Maripur Truck Adda

🧭 How to Ride — Step by Step

1. Wait at any listed stop and signal the driver as the R13 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 R13 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 R13?
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.