Taliban Interior Ministry hands over new vehicles to traffic police
The Taliban Interior Ministry announced that new vehicles have been delivered to the General Directorate of Traffic Police. According to a ministry press release, the vehicles feature new colors, signage and modern equipment aimed at improving traffic order, reducing accidents and providing faster services in cities and on main roads.
Traffic police officials stated that the arrival of these vehicles will enhance enforcement of traffic laws, speed up police response at accident scenes and increase public trust in the force.
The Taliban had previously announced plans to replace older Toyota vehicles with Ranger models, citing cost savings and easier maintenance as the primary reasons for the change.
It remains unclear whether the new vehicles were purchased using the Taliban administration's internal budget or supplied through foreign assistance.
No specific details were provided on the number of vehicles distributed or their exact models beyond the reference to Rangers replacing Toyotas.
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