Loader rickshaws and Qingqi rickshaws have been banned on major roads in Lahore.
According to Lahore Traffic Police, loader rickshaws had been temporarily allowed on roads during Eid-ul-Azha.
The decision was made to improve traffic flow and enhance public safety.
All types of loaders and Qingqi rickshaws will be prohibited from entering Canal Road and other designated model roads from today (Saturday).
Traffic police have been ordered to launch a special crackdown against auto-rickshaw drivers carrying extra passengers alongside the driver.
In Lahore, special enforcement teams have been stationed at key locations, including Dharampura, Mughalpura, and Thokar Niaz Baig, to monitor compliance and manage traffic.
In other news, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered strict monitoring of WASA operations to ensure the quick removal of rainwater during heavy showers.
She directed all concerned departments across Punjab to stay on high alert during the rainy season and continuously monitor stormwater drains and canals. She also instructed irrigation department teams to closely monitor canal water levels to prevent flooding in urban areas.
The chief minister ordered authorities to make sure that manhole covers remain secure in both cities and villages. She also directed officials to take safety measures at construction sites to avoid accidents.
Maryam Nawaz asked departments to pay special attention to weak and damaged buildings and ensure proper traffic management and public guidance across the province.
