In a bid to ensure road safety, the Lahore Traffic Police has announced a ban on children sitting on the driver’s seat of rickshaws, as part of a broader crackdown on overloaded school transport. The move aims to prevent accidents and protect young lives.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Amara Athar has issued directives prohibiting children from riding alongside rickshaw drivers, as well as hanging school bags or other items on the sides of rickshaws. To enforce this decision, 251 wardens have been deployed outside various educational institutions across the city.
However, reports indicate that these wardens are present outside only a limited number of schools, leaving many others unattended. This has led to continued violations of the new regulations, with overloaded school vans, rickshaws, and buses still operating.
Citizens have expressed frustration, pointing out the lack of enforcement in many areas and warning that the continued oversight could increase the risk of road accidents. Parents have been urged to closely monitor their children’s transport arrangements and not leave their safety in the hands of careless drivers.
“Parents should keep a special eye on it,” CTO Amara Athar remarked, emphasizing the importance of parental involvement in ensuring their children’s safety.
The crackdown on overloaded school transport is a welcome move, but its success depends on consistent enforcement. The Lahore Traffic Police must ensure that wardens are deployed outside all educational institutions and that violators are held accountable.
By working together, parents, educators, and law enforcement can create a safer environment for Lahore’s children.
Key Takeaways:
1. Ban on children sitting on rickshaw driver seats.
2. Crackdown on overloaded school vans, rickshaws, and buses.
3. 251 wardens deployed outside educational institutions.
4. Parents urged to monitor children’s transport arrangements.
5. Consistent enforcement crucial for success.
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