Karachi: Qingqi rickshawas are further banned on twenty roads of Karachi for a hiatus of two months.
The qingqi rickshaws will not be run on Malir Cantt, Shahr-e-Faisal, I-I Chundrigar Road while it will also be banned on Hassan Square, Rashid Minhas road, Drig road, Shara-e-Pakistan.
The decision has been taken to ease traffic congestion and enhance road safety.
Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi has enforced a two-month ban on small rickshaws across 20 major roads in the city.
The restriction applies to 1+2- and 1+4-seater vehicles, including traditional and Qingqi-style rickshaws, and will be in effect from June 16 to August 15, 2025.
This measure is part of the city’s broader traffic management plan to streamline movement during rush hours and reduce bottlenecks in high-density areas.
Rickshaw Ban Roads in Karachi
The ban covers the following routes:
Shahrah-e-Faisal (Avari to Madam Apartment)
I.I. Chundrigar Road (Tower to Shaheen Complex)
Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Numaish to Nursery)
New Shahrah-e-Faisal (Metric Board to Nagan Chowrangi)
Shaheed-e-Millat Road (Jam Chowrangi to Expressway)
Abdullah Haroon Road to 2 Talwar via Khayaban-e-Iqbal
2 Talwar to Abdullah Shah Ghazi Shrine
Stadium Road (Millennium Mall to New Town PS)
Sir Shah Suleman Road (Hassan Square to Karsaz)
Rashid Minhas Road (Drigh Road to Sohrab Goth)
Mauripur Road (Gubiat to ICI Bridge)
Shahrah-e-Pakistan (Sohrab Goth to Liaquatabad No. 10)
Hub River Road (Paracha Chowk to Police Training Center)
Quaidabad to Landhi 89
University Road (Safoora to Jail Chowrangi)
Korangi Road (FTC to Korangi Crossing)
Orangi Road (Raees Amrohi to Board Office)
Super Highway to Malir Halt via Check Post No. 5
Surjani to Sohrab Goth via Nagan Chowrangi
Strict Enforcement Announced
Police have been directed to take strict action against violators under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which deals with disobedience of public orders. Citizens are urged to opt for alternate transport options and plan their routes accordingly.
This temporary rickshaw ban in Karachi is expected to improve urban mobility and provide some relief from persistent traffic gridlock during peak commuting times.
