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The Sindh government is overhauling its transport sector with a massive shift toward digitisation and strict enforcement. Authorities informed the Sindh Assembly on Friday that they imposed fines totalling Rs. 820 million on unfit vehicles last year.
Digitising the Roads: A Crackdown on Unfit Vehicles
Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon revealed that the transport department proceeded against 56,200 heavy vehicles. This crackdown targeted 30,917 trucks, 13,918 trailers, and thousands of tankers and dumpers.
Previously, the province issued fitness certificates manually. This outdated method lacked proper records and allowed vehicles from KP and Balochistan to bypass strict checks. Now, the government has fully computerised the entire system. Consequently, no vehicle can operate on the roads without a computerised fitness certification.
Smart Mobility & EV Adoption
The government is also aggressively expanding its smart fleet. They have approved 500 new buses, with the purchasing process currently underway. Furthermore, the “Green Line” and “Orange Line” are now integrated to eliminate double fares.
Technology is driving gender-inclusive mobility as well. The Sindh government launched a free EV Scooty scheme for women. The response has been massive. Previously, only 150 women held motorcycle licenses in Sindh. Now, 15,000 women have applied.
On the infrastructure front, the city installed 12 new traffic signals in key areas like “Model Colony” and “Tipu Sultan Road”. Work is also underway on a traffic smart system and a smart city project. Currently, the signal network operates as a mix of automatic and manual systems.
Legislation & Future Plans
The Assembly also referred the Provincial Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill to the standing committee. This bill proposes compulsory third-party liability motor insurance for vehicle registration. This insurance will cover damages to accident victims rather than the driver’s own vehicle.
Finally, the house unanimously passed a resolution to host the 2nd Joint CPA Asia & South-East Asia Regional Conference in 2026. The session adjourned until February 9.
