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Punjab Is Electrifying Lahore’s Traffic Police Fleet, But Why?

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Punjab has begun upgrading Lahore’s traffic-policing fleet with electrified patrol vehicles under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s “Green Punjab” initiative, alongside a separate uniform change for wardens starting later this week.

PakWheels first reported the rollout when it was unveiled and later verified what was actually inducted into the fleet. Here’s the confirmed timeline so far:

But a question remains: Why is Punjab enforcing this initiative in traffic policing? To answer this question we have covered the details below: 

Cutting a recurring fuel bill

In the official video briefing shared by Govt of Punjab, Officials have linked the shift to operating-cost reduction, saying a fleet of 103 fuel-powered patrol vehicles consumes about 28,000 litres of petrol per month, with a monthly spend reported around Rs7.1 million in some briefings and coverage.

Punjab is presenting electrified patrol vehicles as a way to reduce recurring fuel consumption and redirect savings within public services, particularly in a high-usage function like traffic policing.

What’s confirmed in upgraded fleet

After a viral clip sparked confusion online, PakWheels confirmed with the CTO’s office that Lahore Traffic Police inducted New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including:

  • BYD Atto 3 (fully electric SUV)
  • BYD Shark 6 (plug-in hybrid pickup, as described in coverage around the rollout)

This clarification matters because “electric fleet” can be interpreted broadly. Until Punjab publishes a model-wise inventory and deployment plan, the most accurate framing is electrified/NEV patrol vehicles rather than a fully EV-only switch.

Solar-Powered Charging

The briefing also states the new EVs can be charged via solar-powered chargers. With zero tailpipe emissions, the government is linking the move to greener mobility and Lahore’s smog challenge, starting with official fleets before expecting wider adoption.

Features highlighted for traffic enforcement

According to the official briefing and state media reporting, the patrol vehicles are described as equipped with:

  • 360-degree camera setup
  • PA system and police lights
  • Speed-detection equipment

Officials also claim officers can scan/input vehicle details on-screen, check relevant records (including excise-linked data, and criminal records, as stated), generate automatic e-challans, and forward cases for further action to Safe City Authorities. 

New traffic warden uniforms from February 14

Alongside the fleet update, Punjab has approved new uniforms for traffic wardens, with implementation starting February 14, 2026, beginning in Lahore and rolling out in phases to other cities.

A phased rollout beyond Lahore has been reported to include Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, and Rawalpindi in the next stage.

Takeaway

Punjab is presenting this as an operational upgrade: reduce fuel burn in a high-mileage public fleet, introduce newer enforcement equipment, and align government vehicles with a cleaner-mobility narrative. 

For readers, the key next update to watch is official documentation covering the full vehicle mix, charging deployment plan, and rollout targets beyond Lahore.

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