The Punjab Traffic Department has completed preparations to introduce artificial intelligence (AI)-based vehicles for driving license tests in Lahore, aimed at improving transparency, reducing corruption, and minimizing favoritism in the testing process.
A total of 44 AI-equipped vehicles have been procured and will arrive at the traffic headquarters next week. The initial plan called for fewer vehicles, but the fleet was later increased to ensure wider coverage.
Each vehicle was purchased at approximately Rs4.8 million, with additional equipment installation costing between Rs400,000 to Rs500,000 per unit. Final testing of the AI-based vehicles has already been conducted at the traffic headquarters.
Features and Benefits
The AI-based vehicles are equipped with:
- Sensors and cameras for precise monitoring
- Biometric machines to verify candidates
- GPS-based tracks replacing traditional manual tracks
The system will automate the driving test process, significantly reducing human involvement and increasing accountability.
The AI vehicles will be deployed in phases across driving testing centers in Lahore, marking a significant step toward modernizing the province’s licensing process and enhancing the integrity of driver assessments.
