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ISLAMABAD, Dec 9 (APP): The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has launched a special mobile van service to facilitate students and university employees in obtaining M-Tags without leaving their campuses.
According to the spokesman of ICT administration here, the initiative aims to support the large number of young commuters who face long delays at registration points.
Under the plan, mobile vans have been sent to several universities, including the Islamic University, COMSATS, and NUST. Students can now get their M-Tags directly from within their institutions, easing the registration process and reducing rush at regular city points.
In this regard, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon said the administration has set up 13 M-Tag service points across the federal capital. The goal, he added, is to create maximum ease for residents who need to complete their registration before enforcement begins.
According to the Deputy Commissioner, operations will start once the installation of M-Tag readers is fully completed. These readers will be placed at different checkpoints to identify vehicles without M-Tags. He said vehicles without tags may face delays at these points, making timely registration important for all commuters.
Memon urged citizens to get their M-Tags on time to avoid any legal issues once the system becomes operational. He said the administration is working to ensure that no resident faces unnecessary hurdles during the transition to the new system.
He added that providing on-campus access was a key demand from students, who often struggle to visit service points due to class schedules and transport limitations. The mobile vans are expected to support thousands of students on a daily basis.
The district administration has been running awareness campaigns across the city to inform the public about locations, timings, and requirements for M-Tag registration. Officials say these efforts are meant to encourage compliance before the enforcement phase.
The administration plans to continue expanding services where needed and may deploy more vans depending on the response from academic institutions. Authorities say the aim is to keep the process smooth and accessible for all categories of commuters, especially young people dependent on public transport and carpools.