Color Scheme System Launched for Local Public Transport

Commissioner Hazara Division Fayyaz Ali Shah on Tuesday inaugurated a Color Scheme System for Suzuki public transport vehicles operating on local routes in Abbottabad, aiming to improve the management, transparency, and regulation of the public transport network.

The inauguration ceremony was held at the Commissioner’s Office and attended by the Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad, the Additional Deputy Commissioner, the Secretary of the Regional Transport Authority (RTA), SSP Traffic Abbottabad Muhammad Ishtiaq, representatives of the Excise and Taxation Department, and other officials.

Under the new system, Suzuki vehicles operating on local routes will be issued route-specific color-coded stickers, enabling authorities to identify whether a vehicle is operating on its approved route. The Regional Transport Authority will maintain a complete record of all stickers issued.

Speaking at the ceremony, Commissioner Fayyaz Ali Shah said the initiative was launched to make the local public transport system more efficient, transparent and organized. He said the colour-coded stickers would help prevent unauthorized route changes, reduce irregularities and address public complaints.

He announced that, in the initial phase, a limited number of stickers would be issued daily, with the system to be expanded gradually to cover all public transport vehicles operating on local routes.

The Commissioner also directed the traffic police to ensure strict enforcement of the new system and traffic regulations. He instructed SSP Traffic Abbottabad Muhammad Ishtiaq to monitor implementation of the scheme and continue action against vehicles operating without valid route permits or violating transport regulations.

Fayyaz Ali Shah further clarified that only vehicles possessing valid route permits would be eligible for the issuance of motor vehicle token tax, while strict legal action would be taken against transporters operating without permits or in violation of the prescribed rules.

He reiterated the district administration’s commitment to providing the public with safe, well-regulated and quality transport services through effective enforcement and administrative reforms.