The Lahore Traffic Police has implemented a ban on children sitting in the driver’s seat of rickshaws.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) issued directives prohibiting the dangerous practice of children riding alongside rickshaw drivers, as well as hanging school bags or other items on the sides of rickshaws.
Action has also been initiated against those overloading school vans, rickshaws, and buses.
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According to reports, a total of 251 traffic wardens have been deployed to monitor various educational institutions across the city.
However, reports indicate that these wardens are present at only a limited number of schools, leaving many others inadequately supervised.
