LAHORE (Daily Point) — The interim provincial government in Punjab has implemented a stringent prohibition on Qingqi rickshaws, including their operation in Lahore.

Ibrahim Hassan Murad, the Caretaker Provincial Minister overseeing Transport, Livestock, and Mines & Minerals, has declared a 30-day grace period for rickshaw owners. Subsequent to this period, the government plans to launch a crackdown, targeting not only illegal production but also motorcycle and loader rickshaws.

Furthermore, the ban will extend to all unapproved rickshaws in major cities, as determined by the transport department. The government has expressed its intention to expand the enforcement of the ban to encompass small cities and rural areas in subsequent phases.

Earlier, Chief Secretary Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, had announced a ban on the manufacturing and sale of new Qingqi rickshaws, citing concerns related to environmental pollution.

In addition to this, the Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab had declared a 30-day window for free registration of Qingqi rickshaws.