More than 2.96 million regular licenses were issued to Punjab motorcyclists in one year, a spokesperson for the Punjab traffic police on Saturday.
The spokesman added that, for the first time in the history of the country, such a large installation had been provided to motorcyclists. Of the total, more than 2.945 million men, more than 14,000 women and more than 100 transgender people have obtained motorcycle driving licenses.
DIG Trafic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir said that the installation of acquiring both learning and regular motorcycle licenses on the same day, introduced last year, would continue throughout the province.
“It is encouraging that more than 2.9 million motorcyclists are now driving with licenses,” said Nazir. “License issues will lead to a significant reduction in accidents and also creates job opportunities.”
He urged motorcyclists to obtain licenses and “drive with dignity”.
Read: Traffic misfortunes worsen as accidents soar 29%
Earlier this year, it was reported that traffic accidents in Punjab had jumped by 29% in January, contradicting claims by the city’s traffic of the city Lahore (CTPL) on improving traffic management.
According to official data from the Punjab Emergency Services Department (rescue 1122), the province experienced a global increase of 16.08% of emergencies last month, which raises concerns about public security and the effectiveness of traffic application measures.
The Punjab reported a total of 196,963 emergencies in January 2025, against 169,625 cases in January 2024.
The most notable increases were recorded in road accidents, with 38,791 cases reported, up 29%, against 30,063 in January 2024.
Medical emergencies increased by 12.3%, with 135,191 cases against 120,363 the previous year. Emergencies related to crime increased to 3,132 cases, reflecting an increase of 22.6% compared to 2,555. In addition, electric shock incidents increased by 21%, with 400 cases reported, while animal rescues reached 722 cases, marking an increase of 15.2% of 627 cases in January 2024.
