Lahore is preparing to launch an innovative fleet of AI-powered environmental vehicles aimed at combating chronic air pollution and smog. This marks a significant milestone for urban environmental management in Pakistan.

According to the Punjab Environment Department, testing of these smart dust suppression vehicles has been successfully completed, and 15 units are ready to hit the roads this month. The official launch ceremony will be led by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, signaling a strong political commitment to environmental innovation.

These advanced vehicles are not just water sprayers; they integrate artificial intelligence, satellite guidance, and real-time air quality sensors. When pollution levels rise beyond a threshold, the system automatically activates water-spray mechanisms capable of reaching up to 120 meters—enough to settle micro-particles that contribute to thick smog layers.

The vehicles will be dispatched to known pollution hotspots in Lahore, such as Shahdara, Thokar Niaz Baig, and industrial zones, where dust and vehicular emissions consistently breach safe levels.

Officials describe this project as a “tech-first” response to Lahore’s growing environmental crisis. This initiative comes ahead of the winter smog season, which typically brings hazardous air quality indices to the city.

Environmental experts have lauded the move as a much-needed step in localized, real-time pollution control, while the government eyes potential expansion of the program to other major cities across Punjab.