Punjab Safe Cities Authority to Use Drones for Better Traffic Control in Lahore

The Punjab Safe Cities Authority is starting a new project to solve Lahore’s traffic problems using drone technology. Ten drones will begin flying over the city in September 2025 to help manage traffic better.

These drones will have cameras that send live video to traffic wardens on their mobile phones. This will help traffic police see where traffic jams are happening and fix them quickly. It’s the first time Pakistan is using drones on such a large scale for traffic control.

“We can now watch many traffic spots at the same time and send help where it’s needed most, said an official from Punjab Safe Cities Authority.”

The drones will help traffic wardens respond faster when there are traffic problems.

The drones will first focus on Lahore’s busiest roads and intersections where traffic jams happen most often. These include major shopping areas and business districts where thousands of people get stuck in traffic every day.

Later, more drones will be added to cover other parts of the city. Officials believe this new system will help reduce the time people spend stuck in traffic and also improve air quality by reducing pollution from cars waiting in jams.

This project makes Lahore one of the first cities in South Asia to use modern drone technology for traffic management. Other Pakistani cities may also adopt this system if it works well in Lahore.