Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) is developing a smartphone application titled “Rasta” in collaboration with City Traffic Police, Lahore to provide smart solutions to general public’s traffic related problems and queries. The application will soon be made available on both Android as well as iOS platforms.
According to PITB officials, the application will educate the users on the process of obtaining different types of “Driving Licenses” with detailed information, both in English and Urdu, on the requirements for each license type.
“Traffic Updates” another feature will allow the users to gain prior information on the intended traffic routes. With the help of Google Maps traffic updates, the source and destination points will guide the users to avoid traffic congestion.
The officials say that Users will also get information on the nearest banks authorised to collect traffic fines, in the current vicinity via “E-Challan”, which is another App being developed, which will allow the users to pay their fines online without wasting time.
The application will also offer information on test centre, licence centre and driving schools.