The Islamabad administration has moved the registration process for taxi and bike-hailing drivers to a new system managed through the Islamabad Police Taxi Verification App. This change replaces the previous district administration app and introduces stricter safety measures for ride-hailing services in the capital.
In a bid to improve passenger safety, authorities in Islamabad have rolled out updated guidelines for drivers of taxis, bikes, and other ride-hailing services. The registration process has shifted entirely to the Islamabad Police Taxi Verification App, making verification quicker and more reliable.
Drivers must now register through this dedicated app. Once approved, each driver receives a unique QR code to display on their vehicle. For cars, this means placing it on the windshield; for bikes, it goes on the fuel tank or helmet. Passengers can scan the code using their phones to instantly check the driver’s details, vehicle information, and registration status before starting a trip.
Officials from the Islamabad administration and police stress that this step helps build greater trust in ride-hailing. The app allows real-time access to driver records, and in many cases, drivers are also required to input passenger CNIC details and trip information before each ride begins. This creates a clear record for accountability.
The move comes amid ongoing efforts to address safety concerns in the federal capital, particularly for women and daily commuters who rely on services like Careem, InDrive, Yango, Bykea, and others. Authorities have warned that strict action will follow against any unregistered vehicles or drivers. Citizens have been asked to avoid rides from anyone without a visible QR code or proper app verification.
Key Changes at a Glance
- Registration now handled only via the Islamabad Police Taxi Verification App (previously through district admin app).
- Mandatory QR code display on all registered vehicles.
- Passengers can scan QR for instant driver and vehicle verification.
- Drivers often need to log passenger CNIC and trip details pre-ride.
- Unregistered services face crackdown.
The app is available for download from official channels linked by Islamabad Police. Drivers who have already registered report the process as straightforward, with hundreds signing up in the initial days after the update.
This initiative builds on earlier police efforts, including the app’s initial launch in 2025, but the recent shift centralizes registration under police oversight for better coordination.
Authorities continue to urge the public to prioritize verified rides only.
