LAHORE (Kashmir English): Motorway authorities have given a warning to people regarding the replacement of old M-tags. According to the officials, the old M-tags will stop working after May 31, 2026.
People need to get M-Tags before May 31 so that they do not have problems and have to pay extra money.
The people in charge are saying that now people can get new M-Tags for free until June 1. After June 1 people will have to pay Rs 150 for a new M-Tag. From July 1, the price will go up to Rs300.
The authorities want people to get their new M-Tags as soon as possible. They do not want people to wait until the minute. People can get their M-Tags from special centers.
The M-Tag system is a thing. It helps cars move quickly on the motorway. The M-Tag system helps people save time. It makes the traffic move better.
The motorway people are saying that if someone uses an M-Tag after May 31, they might have problems at the toll plazas. So people should check their M-Tag before they travel.
People who use the motorway a lot need to get their new M-Tags as soon as possible. The authorities are doing this to make the toll system better and easier to use.
The authorities are trying to make the toll system more modern and efficient. They want to make it easy for people to use the motorway.
M-tags for Motorcycles
The federal government has decided to start the process of installing M-Tags on motorcycles in Islamabad from tomorrow (Feb 20), in the second phase of the campaign aimed at securing the federal capital.
The first phase of the campaign, installation of M-Tags on four-wheelers in the federal capital, is already underway. According to the city administration, the official launch of M-Tag installation on motorcycles will be on February 20.
Motorcycle owners will be able to obtain M-Tags at the city’s designated points from February 20. It is mandatory to bring motorcycle documents and an identity card for the M-Tag.
Over 600,000 vehicles have been issued M-Tags so far
The decision will apply to all bikes, Bykea, heavy bikes, and all types of motorcycles. So far, more than 600,000 vehicles have been issued M-Tags in Islamabad, according to DG Excise, Irfan Memon.
The M-Tag installation process is ongoing at 13 points across the city, and the purpose of all these measures is to make travel safe for the city and its citizens, DG Excise added.
