ISLAMABAD: All vehicles entering Islamabad will now be required to have an M-tag. This important decision was taken during a high-level meeting held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters.
The meeting was chaired by Chairman CDA and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Officials discussed plans to introduce a digital parking system across the city. The system will include mandatory M-tags, parking meters, and cashless payment options.
Under the plan, parking charges will be higher in busy and high-traffic areas. Citizens will be able to book parking spots using a mobile app or website. Payments can be made through QR codes or digital wallets, removing the need for cash.
Chairman Randhawa also ordered departments to carry out surveys to study traffic flow and the number of vehicles entering and leaving the city every day.
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He said the digital parking system must be smooth, easy to use, and helpful for people, especially in commercial areas and popular public places.
Officials believe the new system will improve traffic management and reduce congestion in Islamabad.
What is M-tag?
The M-tag system was earlier introduced for vehicles using the M-2 Motorway to reduce traffic jams and save time at toll plazas. It uses a chip with radio technology to automatically scan vehicles and deduct toll charges.
Now, Islamabad authorities are expanding this system to improve city traffic and ensure better control over vehicles entering the capital. With the digital parking system, CDA aims to bring modern solutions to old problems like illegal parking, road blockages, and cash handling issues.
