Pakistan Post starts delivery of vehicle docs

In a ground-breaking development, the Pakistan Post has commenced the direct delivery of computerised smart vehicle registration cards and number plates to the doorsteps of the citizens in the garrison city.

The initiative, which started Tuesday, marks a significant leap in convenience and efficiency.

It aims to streamline and enhance the distribution process for transport owners and citizens.

The Rawalpindi General Post Office (GPO) received the initial batch of cards, which were part of an agreement between the Punjab Excise Taxation and Narcotics Control Department (ETNCD) and Pakistan Post.

This collaboration focuses on providing a seamless, door-to-door service for the issuance of computerised smart vehicle registration cards and number plates.

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The ETNCD, after a pause of approximately seven months, has resumed the preparation of smart registration cards, underscoring the commitment to the agreed-upon collaboration. From July to August 2023, an impressive 7,000 computerised smart cards for vehicles and motorcycles were issued.

However, delays and challenges in production and delivery have been persistent for the last two years.

The current backlog includes 30,000 smart cards and 45,000 computerised number plates registered in the Rawalpindi district.

Talking to The Express Tribune, the department sources confirmed that the production of smart cards resumed, with plans to complete the pending batch and dispatch them to owners by March.

Simultaneously, preparations for the production of computerised number plates were set to commence within the next two weeks.

This innovative approach by Pakistan Post not only addresses the challenges faced in the previous years but also signifies a customer-centric commitment to providing efficient, doorstep services, making the process of obtaining smart registration cards and number plates a more convenient experience for the citizens of Rawalpindi.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 17^th, 2024.