Karachi imposes two-month rickshaw ban on busy routes

The Commissioner of Karachi Division, Syed Hassan Naqvi, has enforced a two month ban on small rickshaws, particularly those carrying 2 to 4 passengers, on 20 major roads around the city. This restriction, affecting 20 major roads, is in effect from June 16 to August 15, 2025.

The ban targets 1+2 and 1+4 seater rickshaws, which include traditional auto-rickshaws and larger Qingqi-type rickshaws.

The following 20 major roads in Karachi fall under the rickshaw ban from June 16 to August 15, 2025:

1. Shahrah-e-Faisal (Avari Light Signal to Madam Apartment)
2. I.I. Chundrigar Road (Tower to Shaheen Complex)
3. Shahrah-e-Quaideen (Numaish to Shahrah-e-Faisal/Nursery)
4. New Shahrah-e-Faisal (Metric Board Office to Nagan Chowrangi)
5. Shaheed-e-Millat Road (Jam Chowrangi to Shaheed Millat Expressway)
6. Abdullah Haroon Road to 2 Talwar via Hoshang and Khayaban-e-Iqbal
7. 2 Talwar to the Shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi
8. Stadium Road (Millennium Mall to New Town Police Station)
9. Sir Shah Suleman Road (Hassan Square to Karsaz)
10. Rashid Minhas Road (Drigh Road to Sohrab Goth)
11. Mauripur Road (Gubiat to ICI Bridge)
12. Shahrah-e-Pakistan (Sohrab Goth to Liaquatabad No. 10)
13. Hub River Road (Paracha Chowk to Saeedabad Police Training Center)
14. Quaidabad to Landhi 89
15. University Road (Safoora to Jail Chowrangi)
16. Korangi Road (FTC to Qayyumabad)
17. Korangi Road (Qayyumabad to Korangi Crossing)
18. Orangi Road (Raees Amrohi Colony to Board Office)
19. Super Highway to Malir Halt via Check Post No. 5 and Malir Cantt
20. Surjani (Abdullah Chowk) to Sohrab Goth via Nagan Chowrangi

The key porpose of this measure is to reduce traffic congestion and ensure public safety during peak commuting traffic hours. Law enforcement has been instructed to strictly enforce the ban, with penalties under Section 188 of the Pakistan Penal Code for non-compliance.

Citizens are advised to use alternative modes for traveling and routes on these roads under the prohibition period. Authorities anticipate that the move will significantly improve traffic flow and reduce delays on the city’s busiest routes.