The City Traffic Police Lahore (CTPL) has announced a phased implementation of Chief Minister Punjab QR Panic Buttons, dash cameras, and GPS trackers in online cab services to bolster passenger safety and ensure secure transportation in the provincial capital.
Meeting with Taxi Companies
The decision was finalized during a meeting between Lahore Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi and representatives of various online taxi companies. Both sides agreed to make these modern security features mandatory, particularly for the protection of women passengers.
CTO Shirazi stated that all online cab companies must install QR Panic Buttons, dash cameras, and GPS trackers in their vehicles at the earliest. He warned that legal action would be taken against vehicles failing to comply with the prescribed safety measures.
Benefits of Advanced Tracking
The CTO emphasized that advanced tracking systems and camera technology would improve monitoring of both passengers and drivers, help prevent crime, and ensure greater transparency in investigations of accidents and other untoward incidents. He assured that CTPL would provide full assistance to online cab companies in installing the CM Punjab QR Panic Buttons to facilitate safe, reliable, and quality transport services.
Shirazi added that these technology-driven initiatives would strengthen public safety and support the vision of smart traffic management and secure travel in Lahore.
