Free Vehicle Emission Testing Hours Revised Across Lahore

In a bid to combat rising air pollution, the Environment Protection & Climate Change Department has announced updated operating hours for its free vehicle emission testing service at 20 locations across Lahore. The initiative, run under the Punjab Transport Company (PTC), aims to encourage eco-friendly transportation while ensuring public convenience.

New Testing Schedule

The mobile emission testing units will now operate:

• Monday to Sunday
• 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with a lunch break from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

Key Testing Locations

The booths will be stationed at high-traffic areas, including:

• Metro Police Training Station (Wahdat Road)
• Liberty Market & Jail Road
• Shalimar Garden
• Rescue 1122 Centers
• Expo Centre & Jalopark Parking
• Punjab University Campuses

Additional units will soon be deployed along motorways and highways to expand accessibility.

Why This Matters

• Reduces vehicular pollution, a major contributor to Lahore’s smog crisis
• Free service eliminates cost barriers for compliance
• Convenient locations near markets, colleges, and police checkpoints

How to Participate

Citizens can:

• Visit the nearest testing booth during operational hours
• Contact the PTC helpline at 1373 for queries
• Use the Green Punjab app for updates

The government urges public cooperation, stressing that cleaner emissions mean healthier air for all.