ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Transport Authority (ITA) has granted a one-week extension for the mandatory installation of M-Tags on public transport vehicles operating in the federal capital.
The grace period applies to inter-city, inter-district, and inter-provincial buses and vans. Operators now have seven additional days to complete the requirement.
Authorities have warned that failure to install M-Tags by the new deadline will lead to immediate cancellation of the respective bus stand’s No Objection Certificate (NOC).
In addition, the ITA has directed all bus terminals in Islamabad to submit daily inspection reports confirming M-Tag installation progress. Officials stated that strict legal action will be taken against any terminal or operator found in violation of the orders.
M-Tag Points Set Up in Islamabad
In order to facilitate the public, the district administration earlier set up additional M-Tag points in Islamabad.
10 M-Tag centres in Islamabad are fully operational for the facilitation of the public. More staff has also been deployed at these centres so the process could be expedited and there is less rush.
According to the Islamabad administration, in view of rising rush one more M-Tag centre has been set up at Parade Ground.
The administration has advised residents to visit the new centre to avoid long queues, adding that motorists can get their M-Tags issued immediately at the Parade Ground facility.
Vehicles without M-Tags are being identified through scanners placed at various points, and the administration has warned that strict action will be taken against vehicles found without the tag.
The process of installing M-Tags on vehicles in the federal capital is moving ahead rapidly. According to the district administration, 49,551 vehicles have received M-Tags since November 14, while another 2,875 vehicles were registered in the 24 hours.
Officials said that once the system is fully functional, vehicles found without an M-Tag may face hefty fines or even be taken to police stations. The Safe City team is also finalising technical integration to ensure accurate identification of vehicles across the city’s surveillance network.
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