The Punjab electric shuttle service has officially started at District Jail Attock
The provincial government has introduced the Punjab electric shuttle service at District Jail Attock to improve visitor facilities and make movement inside the prison more convenient.
The electric vehicle Punjab initiative will transport visitors between the jail’s main entrance and the visitors’ shed, helping people avoid long walks inside the prison premises.
Visitors to benefit from the new service
Officials said the service will especially help elderly citizens, women, persons with disabilities and families who travel long distances to meet inmates.
The new electric vehicle Punjab project is expected to make prison visits more comfortable while improving accessibility for thousands of visitors throughout the year.
Part of wider prison reforms
The Punjab electric shuttle service was launched under the directions of Punjab Home Secretary Dr Ahmad Javed Qazi and Inspector General Prisons Punjab Mian Salik Jalal, with support from the Punjab Prisons Foundation.
Assistant Commissioner Attock Arif Mahmood Qureshi formally inaugurated the service at District Jail Attock, where officials described it as another important step under the province's ongoing Punjab prison reforms.
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Technology and public convenience remain the focus
Authorities said the government is working to modernise correctional facilities through technology-based and environmentally friendly projects.
The Punjab Prisons Foundation supported the launch of the new shuttle service to improve visitor convenience while promoting cleaner transport solutions. Officials added that Punjab prison reforms will continue to focus on better facilities for inmates and their families.
Superintendent District Jail Attock Imran Naveed Ashraf appreciated the government's support, saying the Punjab Prisons Foundation has played an important role in introducing people-friendly initiatives.
He added that the electric vehicle Punjab project reflects the government's commitment to modern prison management.
