Govt may revoke unfit vehicles' registration

The Sindh government has decided to cancel the registration of defective and unsafe commercial vehicles and will launch a new route next week using Green and Orange Line vehicles.

Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, chairing a meeting at the Sindh Secretariate, has directed the Transport Department to soon launch a special Pink EV Scooter scheme for women. Driving licence will be a basic requirement for working women and student applicants to drive the Pink Scooty.

The meeting reviewed the progress of various transport projects and government initiatives related to road safety in detail.

It also took key decisions regarding the development of a modern commercial vehicle inspection system.

Following the instructions of Sindh senior minister, the meeting also decided to establish Motor Vehicle Inspection (MVI) centres for the inspection of commercial vehicles along the National and Super highways top ensure the fitness of vehicles before they enter the city.

Sharjeel mentioned that 10 MVI centres are being established across Sindh for the inspection of commercial vehicles.

He noted that two MVI centres are already operational in Karachi, and emphasised that work on the remaining centres should be completed soon.