Commissioner Karachi Syed Hasan Naqvi has banned unauthorised motor rickshaws for two months. The action is aimed at decreasing traffic congestion and enhancing public safety throughout the city. The ban applies to one-plus-two and one-plus-four cab rickshaws that lack official permission.
Effective Dates and Legal Grounds
The restriction is operative between April 15 and June 14, 2025. The ban was recommended by the DIG Traffic and is being imposed under Section 144 of the CrPC. Legal action shall be taken against violators under Section 188 of the PPC.
Why the Ban was Necessary
As per the traffic police, these illegal rickshaws had become a primary reason for traffic jams. They move on unauthorised routes and frequently occupy primary roads. Their activities bring safety hazards and cause extended traffic hold-ups.
Read More: China Suspends Boeing Jets over Ongoing Trade Issues
Eleven Major Roads Under Restriction
The following routes are off-limits to these rickshaws now:
-
Sharae-e-Faisal (Avari Light Signal to Madam Apartment)
-
I.I. Chundrigar Road (Tower to Shaheen Complex)
-
Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Numaish to Nursery)
-
Sher Shah Suri Road (Metric Board to Nagan Chowrangi)
-
Shaheed-e-Millat Road (Jail Chowrangi to Expressway)
-
Abdullah Haroon Road to 2 Talwar (via Mobile Market, Hashoo Centre)
-
Khayaban-e-Iqbal (2 Talwar to Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine)
-
Stadium Road (Millennium Mall to New Town Police Station)
-
Sir Habib Ibrahim Rahmatullah Road (Hassan Square to Karsaz)
-
Sir Shah Suleman Road
-
Rashid Minhas Road (Drigh Road to Sohrab Goth)
-
Mauripur Road (Gulbai to ICI Bridge)
Public Reaction
This action is universally regarded as a welcome step by travellers and law-respecting motorists. Traffic police will strictly enforce the order on these roads. They are employing checkpoints and patrolling to ensure the order is being obeyed.
Stay tuned to Brandsynario for the latest news and updates.