The City Traffic Police has announced a crackdown on public transport vehicles, taxis, rickshaws, and online ride-hailing services that fail to install QR panic buttons and other mandatory security features after July 1.
The move is aimed at strengthening passenger safety through the adoption of modern security measures.
According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi, all rickshaw unions, online cab operators, and public transport companies have been given until July 1 to comply with the new safety requirements.
Vehicles found without QR panic buttons and other mandatory security features after the deadline will face legal action.
The CTO said traffic police teams are currently installing QR panic buttons at 45 locations across the city, with dedicated teams deployed in every traffic sector. A total of 12 special teams have been assigned specifically for rickshaws to speed up the installation process.
He added that, at the request of various rickshaw unions, four new licensing centres have also been established to facilitate vehicle owners. More than 6,000 rickshaws have already been equipped with QR panic buttons under the ongoing campaign.
Shirazi said vehicle owners must provide a valid driving licence, vehicle registration book, and e-challan clearance certificate to obtain a QR panic button. He emphasised that the initiative is part of efforts to promote smart traffic management and improve public safety through modern technology.
He further said that installing advanced tracking systems in online cabs will enable better monitoring of both passengers and drivers, helping provide safer and more reliable transport services while improving traffic management and overall urban security.
New panic button system launched to make travel safer across Punjab
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has made a major stride in enhancing the safety and security of public transport by launching the “CM Punjab Panic Button System.”
The project aims to improve security for passengers in rickshaws, buses, vans and taxis throughout the province, especially in emergencies when immediate help is needed.
The system enables people to call for help when they need it by pressing a panic button that is available for free.
The feature can be downloaded from the Safe City website or the official public safety mobile application.
The system can be activated to link passengers directly to the Safe Cities Authority control room so that in the event of a critical situation, the communication is swift.
One of the most interesting features of this project is the fact that it combines several safety features into a single application.
The panic system gives up to 12 different features in one button, unlike conventional transport safety tools that are present in other countries which offer limited features.
These include Emergency calling, Video calling, Live chat support, Real-time location sharing and Vehicle verification features.
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