Taliban traffic authorities in Herat have officially denied reports that the ban on three-wheeled rickshaws (Zaranj) has been lifted.
Traffic Director Shir Ahmad Hijazi confirmed that the restrictions remain fully in force across designated public and side roads, warning that violators will face legal consequences .
Despite rumors circulating about a possible easing of rules, officials maintain a strict stance initiated earlier this month.
The ban covers major thoroughfares, significantly altering the flow of traffic in the city but causing distress among operators .
Drivers of these rickshaws, who rely on daily fares to survive, have expressed despair over the decision.
They argue that the ban has wiped out their only source of income, plunging their families into severe economic hardship, and are appealing for a reversal of the policy .
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