Exclusive bus track.

Byline: Manzar Mashhood - Karachi

WHY are subway and light trains in developed countries more reliable than buses or private vehicles on roads? It is simply because they run on dedicated tracks and don't mix with other vehicles and get dragged down by vehicular traffic. This helps subway and light trains move quickly.

But if we give buses a fair shot by giving them a dedicated lane, they can run fast too. Although not every street is fit for a dedicated bus lane, Karachi's main roads such as Sharea Faisal, Shaheed-i-Millat Road and Khayaban-i-Ittehad, among others, are fit for a dedicated bus lane, which can double or triple bus speed on these roads by eliminating delays caused by cars and vehicles.

When Karachi residents, who use motorbikes and cars, will learn that they won't be stuck in traffic if they use buses to, say commute to work or on their way back home, they will most probably start using buses too. At least I will do that, for I hate being...