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Ride-hailing firms oppose district-specific permits in Punjab

Most outlets led with the opposition from ride-hailing companies to Punjab’s proposed district-specific permit system under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965. Dawn emphasized potential practical difficulties for drivers, while ProPakistani highlighted the companies’ concerns about the new requirements. Both excerpts framed the issue as a regulatory challenge affecting app-based transport services.

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    ProPakistani

    Ride-Hailing Companies Reject District-Based Permit System in Punjab

    Ride-hailing companies have raised concerns over Punjab’s plan to require district- and platform-specific permits for app-based transport services, warning that… Read More The post Ride-Hailing Companies Reject District-Based Permit System in Punjab appeared first on ProPakistani.

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    Dawn

    Ride-hailing firms oppose district-specific permits in Punjab

    LAHORE: Punjab’s decision to formally bring ride-hailing services under the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965 may create significant practical difficulties for thousands of drivers whose livelihoods depend on the flexibility of app-based transport. Stakeholders say that the main concern is the requirement for ride-hailing vehicles to obtain district and platform-specific permits under Section 44B o...

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    Business Recorder

    Punjab Motor Vehicles Ordinance: Ride-hailing vehicles required to possess route permits

    ISLAMABAD: Punjab’s newly amended Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965, now requires ride-hailing vehicles to hold a route permit under its Section 44B, creating practical problems for drivers engaged in ride-hailing work in the province. Details shared by the ride-hailing sector on Tuesday revealed that for thousands of drivers who took up ride-hailing work in Punjab over the past few years, the deci...

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