ICT admin starts registration for bike, taxi drivers; QR code system introduced

ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration have started a new registration process for bike ride and taxi drivers to improve travel safety.

The district administration and police have launched a joint plan that requires drivers to register through a digital system and display a QR code on their vehicles. The system would allow passengers to check driver details by scanning the code before starting a ride.

Under the new plan, the registration system would now operate through the Taxi Verification App managed by the police. Earlier, the process was handled through an application of the district administration, but officials have decided to transfer the system to the police platform to ensure better coordination and monitoring.

According to the plan, drivers would be able to upload their personal and vehicle information through the Taxi Verification App. Passengers would also have access to the system to verify driver details before or during a ride.

Once the registration process is completed, drivers will be required to display a QR code on their vehicle. This code must be visible so that passengers can scan it using their mobile phones. After scanning the code, passengers will be able to view the driver’s details and confirm that the ride is registered in the official system.

Authorities have also made it compulsory for drivers to record details of each ride. The information will include the passenger record and travel details. Officials said this measure will help maintain a record of journeys and support law enforcement if any issue is reported.

Drivers can download the Taxi Verification App from the official link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ictp.tvs

Islamabad Deputy Commissioner, Irfan Memon said the step would help make travel safer for residents of the capital. He added that the system would allow passengers to check driver information before starting a ride.

The deputy commissioner also urged residents not to travel with drivers who were not registered in the system. He said passengers should always check the QR code before beginning their journey to confirm that the driver was verified by the authorities.