The Sindh government has announced strict action against public service vehicles violating transport and safety rules.
The crackdown will target vehicles operating without digitized route permits and valid fitness certificates.
Sindh Transport Minister Sharjeel Memon said many public service vehicles are currently operating without required documents.
Some vehicles also lack valid fitness certificates, according to the transport minister.
Memon also highlighted concerns about missing or non-functional fire extinguishers in public service vehicles.
Transport rules require operators to keep functional fire extinguishers inside their vehicles. Authorities will now focus on enforcing this safety requirement.
The minister directed officials to check digitized route permits across the province.
Authorities will verify the permits of all public service vehicles operating on Sindh roads.
Memon said manual route permits will be cancelled as part of the enforcement drive.
Vehicles without digitized route permits could face action from transport authorities.
Vehicles without valid fitness certificates will also be targeted during inspections.
The government aims to ensure public service vehicles meet mandatory safety and documentation requirements.
The transport minister also ordered officials to maintain detailed records of violations.
These records will be submitted to the Transport Department every two weeks.
The reports will help authorities monitor repeated violations and track enforcement measures.
Memon said operators who repeatedly break transport rules could be blacklisted.
This measure is expected to strengthen compliance among public transport operators.
The minister also instructed Motor Vehicle Inspectors to conduct surprise inspections.
Inspectors will check vehicles without prior notice and take immediate action against violations.
Authorities may impose fines on operators found breaking the rules.
They can also suspend route permits where serious violations are identified.
Vehicle licenses may also be cancelled when necessary.
The measures are part of wider efforts to improve public transport safety in Sindh.
The government wants to prevent vehicles from operating without essential safety and legal requirements.
Memon said public service vehicles must meet all mandatory standards before operating on roads.
The Regional Transport Authority will also play a key role in the enforcement process.
The Motor Vehicle Inspection Wing has been directed to monitor compliance.
Both departments will submit enforcement reports to the authorities every two weeks.
These reports will provide updates on inspections, violations, and actions taken.
The new measures could increase scrutiny of public service vehicles across Sindh.
Transport operators will need to ensure their permits and fitness certificates remain valid.
They must also maintain required safety equipment, including functional fire extinguishers.
The crackdown reflects the Sindh government’s focus on improving transport safety and regulatory compliance.
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Authorities are expected to continue inspections and enforcement against operators who fail to follow the rules.
