{"id":466631,"date":"2025-03-12T05:03:27","date_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:03:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=466631"},"modified":"2025-03-12T05:03:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T00:03:27","slug":"illegal-rickshaws-and-taxis-overrun-peshawars-traffic-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/illegal-rickshaws-and-taxis-overrun-peshawars-traffic-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Illegal rickshaws and taxis overrun Peshawar\u2019s traffic system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are no restrictions on these illegal drivers, allowing them to operate recklessly: Citizens<br \/>\n PESHAWAR<br \/>\nThe increasing number of illegal rickshaws, Qingqi motorcycles, and taxis in Peshawar has thrown the city\u2019s traffic system into complete disarray.<br \/>\nOnce known for its historical heritage, beauty, and organized urban life, Peshawar is now facing chaos due to the unchecked proliferation of unauthorized public transport.<br \/>\nThe city dwellers who regularly pass through these commuting problems said the negligence of concerned authorities and poor planning, has turned the city roads into parking lots and free-for-all zones. This situation is not only disrupting daily life but also ruining the city\u2019s charm and order.<br \/>\nThe number of illegal rickshaws and Qingqi motorcycles on Peshawar\u2019s roads is growing at an alarming rate. These vehicles frequently violate traffic laws and illegally occupy main roads, leading to severe traffic congestion.<br \/>\nCitizens complain that there are no restrictions on these illegal drivers, allowing them to operate recklessly. The lack of regulation results in frequent accidents caused by Qingqi drivers\u2019 reckless driving and disregard for traffic rules.<br \/>\nAdditionally, parking issues in the city\u2019s main areas have worsened as shopkeepers and residents increasingly park their vehicles on the roads, further hindering smooth traffic flow.<br \/>\nThe road users urged the authorities to take immediate action to regulate illegal rickshaws, Qingqi, and taxis to restore order to Peshawar\u2019s traffic system.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are no restrictions on these illegal drivers, allowing them to operate recklessly: Citizens PESHAWAR The increasing number of illegal rickshaws, Qingqi motorcycles, and taxis in Peshawar has thrown the city\u2019s traffic system into complete disarray. 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