Lahore: The Punjab government on Monday inaugurated a digital toll collection system at the Eastern Toll Plaza on Lahore Ring Road, introducing a technology-driven mechanism aimed at improving traffic flow and enhancing toll collection efficiency.
Punjab Minister for Communication and Works Malik Sohaib Ahmad Bharth formally activated the digital toll plaza during an inauguration ceremony attended by Punjab Ring Road Authority Chairperson Safiullah Gondal and senior officials from the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) and One Network.
The six-lane toll plaza has been equipped with M-Tag facilities to enable automated toll collection and reduce delays for commuters. According to officials, the new system is expected to ease traffic congestion, shorten waiting times and support smoother movement of vehicles on the busy route.
Officials also said the digital platform would help monitor suspicious vehicles travelling on Lahore Ring Road, strengthening security and surveillance capabilities.
During the briefing, participants were informed that the Eastern Toll Plaza was previously managed through a third-party arrangement, which had led to operational challenges and inconvenience for road users. The newly introduced digital system is expected to improve traffic management, service delivery and commuter experience.
Speaking at the event, the minister said the Punjab government was committed to incorporating modern technology into public infrastructure projects to improve efficiency and facilitate citizens.
He added that the digital toll system would promote transparency in toll collection while contributing to better traffic management and improved services for commuters using Lahore Ring Road.
Samra Zulfiqar, a real estate analyst at Zameen.com, is passionate about finding projects that offer buyers the best returns. Her keen insights spotlight the market’s most promising opportunities.
