Policy · 2h ago
Lahore Mandates QR Panic Buttons in Public Transport, Fines Start July 1
Lahore Traffic Police will penalize taxis and rickshaws without QR panic buttons starting July 1. The buttons allow passengers to alert authorities in emergencies. Non-compliant vehicles face fines and potential impoundment.
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The policy's impact hinges on enforcement and driver compliance, but it's a rare example of tech-enabled public safety regulation in Pakistan.
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