Is ride-hailing legal in Punjab? Section 44B explained simply
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People sometimes ask whether app-based rides are allowed in Pakistan. In Punjab they are, under specific rules, and the platform needs a licence. Here is the short version. This is general information, not legal advice.
The law
Punjab regulates app-based ride-hailing under Section 44B of the Motor Vehicles Ordinance 1965. It sets out how a ride-hailing company operates and is licensed, through the transport authorities.
JaldiGO's licence
JaldiGO holds a ride-hailing licence from the Regional Transport Authority, granted in August 2026. It means JaldiGO is approved to operate as a ride-hailing service, which is why the website and app present it as an operating service rather than a trial.
What it means for drivers
The platform's licence covers JaldiGO as a company. Rules for individual drivers and vehicles, such as route permits, are separate and are set by the transport authority. If you drive for any ride app, ask your local Regional Transport Authority what applies to your vehicle. JaldiGO itself checks every driver's CNIC, licence and vehicle registration by hand before their first ride. See how to become a driver.
What it means for passengers
You are riding with a licensed service whose drivers have been verified by a person, with a fixed fare agreed before the trip. More on that in ride safety tips.
Book your first ride
Install JaldiGO free on Google Play, set your pickup and drop, and see the fixed fare before you book.
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