The Lahore Traffic Police have introduced an austerity plan to cut fuel consumption and reduce operational expenses as rising petrol prices continue to strain public sector budgets.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Athar Waheed announced the measures on Tuesday, directing senior officers to adopt fuel-saving practices in daily operations.
Patrol Duties Shifted to Motorcycles
As part of the plan, all SPs, DSPs, and sector in-charges have been instructed to perform patrol duties on motorcycles instead of official cars wherever possible. The move aims to reduce fuel consumption while maintaining regular traffic monitoring across the city.
Officials said the step is intended to ensure that traffic police operations continue smoothly while lowering operational costs.
Strict Monitoring of Fuel Usage
CTO Athar Waheed also reviewed the fuel consumption of official traffic police vehicles and issued instructions for stricter monitoring.
Under the new policy, no official vehicle will be allowed to leave Police Lines without a duty slip, a measure aimed at improving accountability and preventing misuse of government vehicles.
Authorities believe tighter oversight will help ensure that fuel is used only for essential duties.
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Temporary Relief for Commuters
In a move aimed at supporting the public amid current economic pressures, the CTO also announced that traffic challans will not be issued to rickshaws, motorcycles, and loader rickshaws until Eid.
Officials say the decision is intended to provide temporary relief to commuters and small transport operators affected by rising fuel costs.
Appeal to Citizens
Athar Waheed urged residents to avoid unnecessary travel and follow government guidelines to help reduce fuel consumption during the ongoing economic challenges.
He added that public cooperation would be important in managing fuel usage while maintaining traffic discipline across Lahore.
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