Islamabad Traffic Police launches ‘Mechanic on Wheels’ service

Islamabad Traffic Police has launched a new ‘Mechanic on Wheels’. File photo
Islamabad Traffic Police has launched a new ‘Mechanic on Wheels’. File photo
Published August 31, 2026 12:00 AM
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk): Islamabad Traffic Police has launched a new ‘Mechanic on Wheels’ service to provide roadside assistance to motorists whose vehicles break down unexpectedly.

New help for stranded motorists

Drivers in the capital can now request roadside help when their vehicles stop working unexpectedly.

The new service is designed to assist motorists dealing with flat tires, mechanical faults and other sudden vehicle problems.

The Islamabad Traffic Police said the Mechanic on Wheels service will provide quicker support to people stranded on the road.

Motorists can contact the traffic police helpline 1915 to request help when facing a car breakdown Islamabad. The service will send trained technicians to the location where possible.

This new roadside mechanic service aims to make Islamabad roadside assistance easier to access during emergencies.

Trained technicians to provide assistance

According to the police spokesperson, trained technicians will reach stranded drivers and check their vehicles at the roadside.

They will carry out necessary repairs at the location where the problem can be fixed on the spot.

The service is mainly intended for common emergencies, including flat tires and sudden mechanical failures.

The Mechanic on Wheels initiative could help reduce the time drivers spend waiting for outside help.

The Islamabad Traffic Police believes faster support could also reduce safety risks for motorists forced to remain beside busy roads.

One number for emergency help

Motorists facing a car breakdown Islamabad can call the traffic police helpline 1915 and request support.

The police have encouraged drivers to use the service whenever their vehicles become stranded because of a sudden mechanical issue.

The new roadside mechanic service could be particularly helpful for people travelling alone or those unable to find a mechanic quickly.

By providing direct Islamabad roadside assistance, authorities hope to make journeys across the capital safer and more convenient.

Police launch new slogan

Islamabad Police has introduced the service with the slogan, “Where your car stops, help arrives.”

The message highlights the purpose of the Mechanic on Wheels programme.

A vehicle stopping unexpectedly can create stress for drivers and may also cause traffic problems if it remains on a busy road.

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The Islamabad Traffic Police expects the new service to help deal with such situations more efficiently.

The traffic police helpline 1915 will act as the main contact point for motorists needing assistance.

What drivers need to know

The service is intended for roadside emergencies rather than routine vehicle maintenance.

Drivers should provide their location and explain the problem when contacting the helpline.

For a car breakdown Islamabad motorists can use the traffic police helpline 1915 to seek assistance from the roadside mechanic service.

The Mechanic on Wheels programme adds another layer of Islamabad roadside assistance for people travelling around the city.

The Islamabad Traffic Police has urged motorists to make use of the service when necessary and continue maintaining their vehicles properly.

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