City Traffic Police Murree has introduced a free vehicle recovery service for both residents and tourists, aiming to keep traffic moving smoothly and provide quick help during emergencies across the hill station.
The initiative has been launched on the special instructions of Maryam Nawaz Sharif and is part of broader efforts to improve public service delivery in Murree, especially during peak tourist seasons. The programme was made possible through the deployment of modern recovery vehicles, following the efforts of Dr Usman Anwar and Waqas Nazir, according to a spokesperson for the City Traffic Police.
Under the new service, motorists facing vehicle breakdowns or accidents anywhere in Murree or its surrounding areas can receive recovery assistance at no cost. Faulty or damaged vehicles will be transported by City Traffic Police recovery trucks to the nearest workshop to prevent road blockages and traffic congestion.
Chief Traffic Officer Murree Imran Razaq said the service is designed to provide immediate relief to citizens and tourists alike. He added that the move would help reduce long traffic jams caused by stalled vehicles, a common problem on Murree’s narrow and busy roads.
Highlighting the effectiveness of the initiative, the CTO referred to a recent incident involving a tourist from Lahore whose vehicle broke down on Bariyan Road while he was returning from Ayubia. After contacting the traffic control room at 051-9269200, a traffic sergeant was immediately dispatched to the location, followed by a recovery vehicle.
The City Traffic Police team safely shifted the vehicle to a nearby workshop, resolving the situation without causing traffic disruption. The tourist later expressed appreciation for the swift response, thanking the Punjab chief minister and senior police officials for providing timely assistance that spared him significant inconvenience.
Officials said the free recovery service will remain available to all residents and visitors in Murree and is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen emergency response, improve traffic management, and enhance the overall experience for tourists visiting the hill resort.
