Punjab has begun a major overhaul of its driving license system by moving to introduce artificial intelligence–enabled vehicles for driving tests. The decision aims to eliminate corruption and ensure full transparency in the licensing process.
The Traffic Headquarters has sent a summary to the provincial government requesting approval to purchase 32 AI-equipped vehicles. Officials expect to complete the purchase by December.
They will install sensors, cameras, and processing units in each vehicle so the system can evaluate applicants automatically. The department will deploy the first vehicles in Lahore and other major cities. It has already produced two trial vehicles and completed their testing.
The government will spend more than Rs. 160 million on the 32 vehicles, while equipment installation will cost around Rs. 600,000 per vehicle. The new AI system will generate test results automatically, removing any chance of manual intervention.
Officials said the automated evaluation will prevent unqualified or politically recommended applicants from obtaining a driving license. The DIG Traffic Punjab has already forwarded the purchase summary to the government for final approval, and the department plans to launch the new system as soon as the vehicles arrive.
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