Pindi announces amnesty for Qingqis
The Rawalpindi district administration has introduced an amnesty scheme for Qingqi rickshaws to regularise them.
The drive, inaugurated by Rawalpindi Commissioner Liaquat Ali Chattha, aims to address the issue of numerous unregistered passenger and loader rickshaws causing traffic problems in the city.
The initiative offers a six-month amnesty period for the registration of these rickshaws, with workshops providing regular vehicle inspections and fitness checks seven days a week. After completion of the registration process, the city will undergo zoning, and route permits will be issued based on approved zoning.
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Additionally, specific stands will be designated for the parking of loader rickshaws. Special registration centres have been established at two locations in Rawalpindi to facilitate the registration process for Qingqi passengers and loader rickshaws.
Commissioner Chattha while commenting on the latest initiative said the Vehicle Inspection Centres will remain operational seven days a week for the fitness certification of these vehicles.
According to citizens, motorcycle rickshaws have become a major cause of accidents and pollution in the city due to weak regulation by the departments concerned.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 11th, 2024.