The Sindh government has introduced a new digital vehicle fitness certificate policy to tighten checks on unfit vehicles and improve road safety across the province. The development was shared in the Sindh Assembly, where lawmakers were informed about large-scale enforcement actions taken against heavy transport vehicles during the past year.

Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, who also oversees the Sindh Transport Department, told the assembly that authorities issued fines worth Rs. 820 million to more than 56,200 unfit heavy vehicles. These included trucks, trailers, dumpers, oil tankers, water tankers, and tractors operating without proper fitness clearance.

Explaining the need for reform, the minister said that in the past, vehicle fitness certificates were issued manually, with no centralized record system. This allowed vehicles from other provinces, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, to obtain fitness certificates from Sindh without proper verification.

He said the entire system has now been fully computerized, making it mandatory for all vehicles to obtain a digital fitness certificate before operating on roads. Under the new policy, no vehicle will be allowed to ply unless its fitness status is verified through the digital system, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Sharjeel Memon added that the initiative aims to reduce road accidents, improve traffic discipline, and ensure safer transportation for citizens. The digital system will also help authorities track vehicle records in real time and prevent the issuance of fake or duplicate fitness certificates.

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Alongside enforcement measures, the Sindh government is also expanding its public transport network. The minister informed the assembly that additional buses are being acquired, with some already at the port, while approval has been granted for 500 more buses to strengthen urban and intercity transport services.

Currently, around 200,000 passengers use Sindh government-run buses on a daily basis. Meanwhile, ridership on the Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has increased significantly, rising from 50,000 to 85,000 commuters per day, reflecting growing public confidence in mass transit services.

The government believes the combination of stricter vehicle fitness enforcement and improved public transport will contribute to safer roads, reduced congestion, and better mobility across Sindh.