Pakistan to Launch First Digital Transport System in Rawalpindi
Pakistan is set to unveil its first fully digital transport system in Rawalpindi. According to a national daily, the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) will develop the software for this groundbreaking public transport project.
The initiative includes the establishment of a control room and the installation of an e-tag system at the Pirwadhai Bus Terminal. This system will collect extensive data on vehicles at the terminal, including registration details, ownership information, vehicle color, fitness certificates, driver’s licenses, route numbers, and tracking information.
The control room will oversee vehicles entering and leaving the terminal, ensuring that only those meeting safety and service criteria are allowed to exit. Modeled after similar systems in Paris, London, and the U.S., this digital system represents the first of its kind in Pakistan and may expand to other Punjab cities if successful.
Additionally, the system will enable citizens to submit complaints online regarding public and government transport services. Rashid Ali, Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), lauded the Rawalpindi digital transport project as a significant advancement in the region’s transport infrastructure.
