Lahore Garrison University (LGU), in collaboration with Punjab Traffic Police, has provided a valuable opportunity for students and faculty members to learn driving alongside their academic and professional responsibilities. The initiative aims to promote road safety, encourage independence, and help participants become responsible citizens.
Syeda Urwah Warsi, a faculty member of the Computer Science Department, expressed her gratitude to the Vice Chancellor of Lahore Garrison University for introducing this initiative. She shared that she was planning to purchase a car but did not know how to drive. With the support of the university and Punjab Traffic Police, she was able to learn driving, practice regularly, and obtain her driving licence. She encouraged students to continue their studies while also developing practical skills.
Other female participants also appreciated the initiative, explaining that learning to drive would make their daily travel easier and reduce their dependence on others. One participant shared that she previously relied on rides for transportation, which often took considerable time. However, she wanted to learn driving from a female instructor because of her family's concerns. After discussing the matter with the Vice Chancellor, she was able to benefit from the university's collaboration with Punjab Traffic Police.
According to the information shared by the traffic police representative, approximately 1,800 students have received driving training through this initiative. Interestingly, around 70 to 80 percent of the participants were female students. In addition, more than 150 students received scooty-riding training and subsequently obtained their licences.
The initiative reflects the efforts of Major General Khalid Dasa, Vice Chancellor of Lahore Garrison University, to provide students and faculty members with useful learning opportunities beyond the classroom. The university and Punjab Traffic Police are working together to promote safe driving and improve road awareness.
While appreciating the university's efforts, the traffic police representative emphasized that participants must now fulfil their responsibility as citizens by following traffic rules, driving carefully, and protecting the safety of others on the road.
This collaborative initiative demonstrates Lahore Garrison University's commitment to practical learning, women's empowerment, and road safety. It encourages students and faculty members to become more independent, confident, and responsible members of society.
