ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police has issued a fresh set of directives for bus terminals and transport owners a step that could significantly change how passengers travel within and beyond the federal capital.
The announcement was made by Chief Traffic Officer Humayun Hamza, who warned that strict legal action will be taken against any passenger bus or van found dropping travelers at unauthorized locations instead of designated bus terminals.
The decision comes amid growing concerns about security vulnerabilities caused by roadside drop-offs.
“Unidentified individuals being dropped along roads pose potential security risks,” the CTO said, focusing on that passengers arriving from other cities must be disembarked strictly at officially approved bus stands.
The new directives do not stop there.
The CTO clarified that no vehicle or motorcycle will be allowed to operate in Islamabad without a valid M-Tag. The enforcement drive will also target unregistered motorcycles and those operating without number plates.
Motorcycle owners violating these rules have been warned of “strict action,” though authorities have yet to detail the scale and nature of penalties expected under the crackdown.
The traffic police maintain that the measures are designed to ensure citizen safety and improve traffic discipline across Islamabad. However, transport operators and commuters are closely watching how these directives will be implemented on the ground particularly at busy entry points where roadside drop-offs have long been common practice.
