Pakistan set to launch digitalized transport system in Rawalpindi

A pioneering strategy has been developed to digitalize the transport system in Rawalpindi, marking a first in Pakistan. The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will create the software for this digital public transport system, which will include a control room and an e-tag system at the Pirwadhai Bus Terminal.

This system will gather comprehensive data on vehicles at the terminal, such as registration numbers, owner’s details, fitness certificates, and route information. It aims to enhance road and passenger safety by ensuring only vehicles that meet safety standards are allowed to operate.

The digitized transport system, modeled after those in Paris, London, and the United States, will serve as a blueprint for future projects across Punjab. Once completed, the project will not only improve travel comfort and vehicle fitness levels but also allow citizens to file online complaints against public and government transport services.

Rashid Ali, Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), described the project as a “masterpiece,” with IT facilities provided by the Punjab Government’s IT sector. Senior officials are set to visit Rawalpindi on September 2 to finalize the plans.