91% Vehicle Registrations Comprise Bikes, Rickshaws: Shaza

News Desk
ISLAMABAD: State Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja revealed that an overwhelming 91 percent of all newly registered vehicles across the country comprise motorcycles and motor rickshaws, highlighting a massive shift in urban and rural mobility patterns. T
he disclosure underlines the heavy reliance of Pakistan’s working-class population on affordable, two- and three-wheeled transport amid prevailing economic pressures and soaring fuel costs.
Addressing a formal briefing, Shaza Fatima elaborated that the exponential rise in motorcycle and rickshaw registrations directly reflects the transportation trends of the salaried and daily-wage classes. Government data indicates that traditional four-wheeler purchases have slowed down considerably, as high inflation, steep interest rates, and elevated automobile prices place cars beyond the reach of average household
This demographic shift in transportation carries profound socioeconomic implications for the national economy and urban infrastructure.
With the vast majority of commuters depending on two-wheelers, urban planners face mounting pressure to develop dedicated lanes, improve road safety standards, and implement targeted traffic management systems tailored to high volumes of motorcycles.
Furthermore, the burgeoning sector remains a critical component of daily commerce, supporting thousands of manufacturing and assembly jobs.
Authorities are expected to review the regulatory framework governing the two-wheeler industry, with potential incentives for local parts manufacturers and safety standard enforcement on the horizon. Stakeholders anticipate further policy discussions aimed at easing the financial burden on commuters while addressing environmental and safety concerns associated with the surge in motorcycle traffic.