Rawalpindi police have announced plans to introduce an electronic ticketing system at bus and wagon stands as part of enhanced security arrangements ahead of the upcoming Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test match, scheduled to take place from November 9 to 13.
The initiative aims to strengthen passenger monitoring and improve security across the city during the international cricket event. Authorities are planning to use digital technology to maintain accurate records of people travelling to and from Rawalpindi.
Under the new security arrangements, bus and wagon stands will introduce e-ticketing through the Travel Eye application. The system will allow authorities to maintain digital records of passengers and make travel-related information more accessible to law enforcement agencies.
The move is part of a broader security strategy designed to monitor the movement of visitors and travellers during the high-profile cricket series. With international teams and cricket fans expected to visit the city, police are taking additional measures to ensure public safety.
In addition to transport terminals, digital passenger monitoring will also cover hotels and guesthouses. This approach is intended to improve the availability of information about people staying in different parts of Rawalpindi.
The use of the Travel Eye app is expected to make passenger record management more systematic. By shifting towards electronic ticketing, authorities aim to reduce dependence on conventional record-keeping methods and improve the monitoring of intercity travel.
Bus and wagon stands are important points in the city’s transport network, handling a large number of passengers every day. Maintaining digital travel records at these locations could help security officials track passenger movement more efficiently during important public events.
Hotels and guesthouses are also being included in the monitoring plan because accommodation facilities regularly receive visitors from different cities. Digital records can help authorities improve coordination and access relevant information when required.
The Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test match, scheduled for November 9 to 13, has prompted local authorities to strengthen security preparations in Rawalpindi. International cricket events require coordinated arrangements involving law enforcement agencies, transport operators and other relevant departments.
The introduction of e-ticketing reflects the increasing use of digital technology in public security and administrative operations. Electronic passenger records can support more organized monitoring while helping authorities manage information across different transport and accommodation facilities.
The effectiveness of the new system will depend on its implementation at bus stands, cooperation from transport operators and the proper maintenance of passenger information.
Through these measures, Rawalpindi police are seeking to improve security monitoring and ensure better management of public movement during the Pakistan-Sri Lanka Test series.