Lahore Ring Road Gets Cashless Toll Collection System

The Punjab government has launched a digital toll collection system at the Eastern Toll Plaza on Lahore Ring Road as part of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for a Digital Punjab.

Punjab Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth inaugurated the upgraded toll plaza. Chairperson Punjab Ring Road Authority Safiullah Gondal, along with senior officials from the Frontier Works Organization and One Network, also attended the ceremony.

The six-lane toll plaza has been equipped with an M-Tag facility to make toll collection faster, more transparent, and more efficient.

Officials said the new system will help reduce traffic congestion, shorten waiting times, and ensure smoother movement of vehicles on the busy route.

The digital system will also improve monitoring of suspicious vehicles on Lahore Ring Road, strengthening security and surveillance.

Officials said the Eastern Toll Plaza was previously operated by a third party, which often led to operational problems and inconvenience for commuters. The new digital mechanism is expected to improve traffic management, service delivery, and the overall travel experience.

Speaking at the inauguration, Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth said the Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is committed to using modern technology in public infrastructure projects.

He said the digitalization of the toll plaza will bring greater transparency, efficiency, and convenience for commuters while helping improve traffic flow on Lahore Ring Road.