Lahore Equips 82,000 Public Vehicles With QR Panic Buttons for Safety

LAHORE: In a major digital safety initiative, the Lahore Traffic Police has equipped over 82,000 public transport vehicles—including auto-rickshaws, ride-hailing cabs, and buses—with QR code-based panic buttons to bolster commuter security across the provincial capital.

According to City Traffic Officer (CTO) Lahore Syed Abdul Rahim Shirazi, the installation of these QR panic codes has been made mandatory for all commercial transport operators. Authorities revealed that more than 22,000 citizens, including a significant number of women, have already scanned the emergency codes to access instant assistance, directly linking commuters with law enforcement and emergency dispatch units.

The integration of tech-driven emergency tools into urban transit addresses long-standing safety concerns, particularly for female passengers and late-night commuters. By digitizing emergency alerts, the department aims to drastically reduce response times, deter crime inside commercial vehicles, and streamline real-time location tracking for responding traffic wardens and police personnel.

Traffic authorities confirmed that ongoing inspection drives will strictly enforce compliance among traditional rickshaw drivers and digital fleet services across all transport hubs. The department also plans to step up public awareness campaigns to ensure citizens are familiar with scanning the panic codes during distress situations.