KARACHI: The Sindh government has banned the movement of illegal rickshaws on 11 main roads of Karachi, which will be implemented immediately.
According to a private newspaper report, a ban has been imposed on One Plus Two and One Plus Four motor cab rickshaws in Karachi for two months.
This measure has been taken under Section 144 CrPC on the recommendation of the DIG Traffic. The ban will be in effect from April 15 to June 14.
According to the report, action will be taken against violators under Section 188 PPC. Rickshaws will be banned on major highways, including Shara-e-Faisal, II Chandrigar Road, and Shaheed-e-Millat Road.
There will be a complete ban on the operation of One Plus Two and One Plus Four motor cabs on Shara-e-Faisal and II Chandrigar Road.
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Rickshaws plying on unauthorized and self-made routes were obstructing traffic. One Plus Four rickshaws have also been banned near Abdullah Shah Ghazi’s shrine, Shahrah-e-Faisal, II Chandrigar Road, Stadium Road, and other areas.
In this regard, the Commissioner of Karachi said that the traffic police have been given the authority to register complaints and take action. Instructions have been issued to all SHOs to take strict action against violations of the ban.
The Commissioner of Karachi said that in order to improve the flow of traffic and prevent accidents, rickshaw drivers in Karachi have been directed to use alternative routes.
