Peshawar makes taxi registration, QR code stickers mandatory

Also closes over 100 illegal transport services to address traffic congestion

The Peshawar administration has issued orders to register private taxis, introduce standardised uniforms and colour schemes, and immediately close over 100 illegal transport services as part of efforts to address traffic congestion and provide safer travel options to citizens.

The directives were issued following a meeting led by Peshawar Division Commissioner and Regional Transport Authority chairman Riaz Khan Mahsud. The meeting, focused on improving traffic management and ensuring better public transportation facilities, saw several crucial decisions.

According to the decisions, all private taxis operating in Peshawar, will now be required to register with the Excise Department. Registered taxis will be given a uniform colour and will display special stickers containing QR codes. Taxis operating without registration or stickers will face legal action, including fines and vehicle confiscation.

Additionally, the meeting issued orders to immediately close over 100 illegal transport services, including rickshaws and speed stations across the district. The contractors responsible for these illegal operations will be arrested.

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To improve traffic flow on Charsadda and Kohat roads, the authorities have decided to close unnecessary U-turns and launch a mega-operation against encroachments. The BRT stations causing disruptions on these roads will also be relocated to open spaces.

Special teams comprising assistant commissioners, traffic police, and the Regional Transport Authority will be formed to take action against illegal rickshaws, Qingqis, and loaders operating along the main BRT route.

Furthermore, a ban will be imposed on the entry of trucks, tractor trolleys, and other freight vehicles on key city roads before 10pm to ease traffic congestion.

In an effort to maintain traffic flow on the Peshawar Motorway, the police, Customs, Excise, and Narcotics Control departments have been directed to relocate their check posts to open spaces and take effective measures to ensure uninterrupted traffic movement.

The meeting was attended by National Assembly Member Asif Khan, Deputy Commissioner Peshawar Captain (Retd) Sanaullah, Chief Traffic Officer Zaidullah, Secretary Regional Transport Authority Ibrar Wazir, and other relevant officials.

Peshawar Division Commissioner Riaz Khan Mahsud emphasised that strict and immediate actions were crucial to addressing the traffic congestion in Peshawar. He directed all concerned departments to ensure prompt implementation of the approved decisions and warned that any negligence in this regard would not be tolerated.