LAHORE – The environment department of Punjab has directed schools in Lahore to promote carpooling as part of efforts to reduce smog and ease traffic-related emissions during morning hours.
Director General Environment Abdullah Nair Sheikh instructed school administrations to make effective carpooling arrangements for students, parents and staff.
Schools have also been asked to form carpool groups for students travelling from the same routes or nearby areas.
The department said reducing traffic pressure and vehicle emissions during the morning rush is important for tackling smog in Lahore.
Schools have been advised to facilitate travel arrangements for students and parents and make carpooling an important part of anti-smog measures.
The department said carpooling arrangements should not place an additional financial burden on students or their parents.
It has also recommended that the School Education Department take effective measures to encourage carpooling.
Lahore Ranks Third Among Most Polluted Cities
Lahore has been ranked the third most polluted city, with its air quality reaching an unhealthy level, according to the data provided.
The city recorded a US Air Quality Index (AQI) of 171, placing its air quality in the “Unhealthy” category.
PM2.5 was identified as the main pollutant, with its concentration reported at 84 micrograms per cubic metre.
The reported air quality level indicates elevated pollution in Lahore, highlighting the ongoing challenge posed by fine particulate matter in the city.
