City Traffic Police of Lahore has started installing Chief Minister (CM) Punjab QR Panic Buttons in public transport vehicles to improve passenger security across the provincial capital.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Raheem Shirazi led the initial phase of the drive at Liberty Chowk, where he personally affixed the QR codes to rickshaws. Working alongside the President of the Awami Rickshaw Union, the department equipped more than 100 rickshaws with the safety feature during the launch.
Shirazi stated that traffic police will gradually expand the installation program to cover all buses, wagons, rickshaws, and taxis operating within Lahore.
According to officials, the safety system connects commuters directly to law enforcement during emergencies.
Passengers facing danger can scan the code to transmit their live location and specific vehicle details immediately to the police and the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA). The City Traffic Police Lahore will coordinate directly with the PSCA to dispatch rapid responses to any incoming alerts.
The initiative explicitly targets the safety of vulnerable groups and daily commuters. Shirazi noted that the system “will significantly enhance the safety of women, students, and millions of daily commuters who rely on public transport services”.
Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif highlighted the digital capabilities of the system via a statement on X, formerly Twitter, noting that the technology turns vehicles into connected safety points.
“The safety of women, girls, children, senior citizens and every commuter remains my top priority,” she stated. She added that with a simple scan, “passengers can instantly verify vehicle and driver details, share their live location with family members, and connect with Emergency-15 through voice call, video call or live chat in any emergency”.
The project relies on indigenous technology developed by the PSCA, which links the public transport network to the Safe City Control Room for real-time tracking.
Transport operators and vehicle owners can obtain the QR Panic Buttons free of charge by visiting the Safe City website or utilizing the Public Safety Application.
Alongside the physical installation of the codes, the campaign includes instructions for both drivers and passengers regarding the operation and safety features of the digital application.
