Authorities fail to enforce SHC orders over Qingqi rickshaws

KARACHI: Sindh transport and traffic police authorities have failed to force Qingqi or motorcycle rickshaws off the roads despite Sindh High Court orders.

The SHC banned on Wednesday the plying of Qingqi or motorcycle rickshaws in Karachi, however, despite court orders, the Qingqi rickshaws are seen on the roads as usual.

Observing that Qingqi rickshaws were plying without route permits and fitness and registration certificates, the court also directed the transport and traffic authorities to take immediate action to force these vehicles off the roads.

The court’s verdict came on several identical petitions filed in favour of and against Qingqi rickshaws.

Meanwhile, the drivers of these three-wheelers have alleged that they give bribe to traffic police and other people for plying their rickshaws on Karachi roads.

They also demanded of the government to provide them alternate to earn bread for their family.

President of the Qingqi rickshaw association they would challenge SHC orders in the Supreme Court.

On the other hand, Sindh traffic police and Rangers have devised a joint strategy to force these rickshaws off the roads.

DIG Traffic Ameer Sheikh has given 48 hours time to Qingqi rickshaw drivers for converting their vehicles into 1+2 seater, which is legal.