National Highway Authority has officially banned LPG and CNG-fuelled vehicles on the motorways.
An official statement released by the authority restricts all such vehicles from traveling on the motorways. The authority mentioned that the move was aimed at ensuring the safety of passengers.
The Senior Superintendent (SP) Motorways said that the increasing cases of cylinder explosions has taken many lives. He said the decision was made after careful deliberation to minimize the risk involved.
The Motorways Security is trying to ensure the safety of all travelers using the routes; hence, the step was taken.
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It is pertinent to mention here that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) had banned the use of CNG/LPG cylinders in all public transport and school vans earlier this week.
Following the orders, IG Motorway Police has started to take action against vehicles using gas cylinders.
Via ARY News
Only psv or all vehicles? How about cars who had already cng installed but running both on petrol and cng?
Time will come when this Govt. will ban all Civilians and their children and their vehicles from using motorway and all other basic facilities.
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Lolz, there are CNG stations on Motorway stopovers. Will they close them down too???
This is anti-environment.
CNG is a short-chain fuel, which has a lesser percentage of carbon as compared to petrol and diesel.