TransPeshawar has made NADRA biometric verification and registration mandatory for all Zu cards used on the Peshawar BRT system, effective 15 October 2026. The announcement was reported through the APP news wire on 14 October 2026, quoting TransPeshawar directly.
If you travel on the Zu Peshawar BRT, here is everything you need to know: the registration deadline, the step-by-step process at station counters, the documents required, the Rs 10 fee, and what happens to cards that are not registered in time. For more on Peshawar’s public transport, see our guide to the KP Pink Bus Service
Registration Deadline: 31 December 2026
All Zu card holders must complete biometric verification and registration by 31 December 2026. Cards that are not registered by the deadline will be blocked from 1 January 2027 and will no longer be valid for travel on the BRT system.
Who Must Register
The requirement applies to all Zu cards used on the Zu Peshawar BRT network. No separate process has been announced for student, senior citizen, or concession cards — every card falls under the same rule.
How to Register Your Zu Card
Registration is done at the ticket counters of BRT stations during station operating hours. You do not need to visit a NADRA office — station staff carry out the verification. The steps for adults:
- Visit the ticket counter at any BRT station during operating hours
- Bring your original CNIC and your Zu card
- Staff will record your information and complete biometric verification
- Pay the registration fee of Rs 10 per card
Registration for Children Under 18
Two routes are available for minors:
- B-Form route: the child’s original B-Form and Zu card, with the child present for biometric verification
- Parent or guardian route: the parent or guardian’s original CNIC and the child’s Zu card, with the parent or guardian present for biometric verification
Foreign Passengers
Foreign passengers are exempt from card registration. They can continue to travel using the Zu app or a single-journey ticket.
Registration Fee
The registration fee is Rs 10 per Zu card, payable at the station counter.
Why Biometric Verification Is Being Introduced
According to TransPeshawar CEO Dr Syed Murtaza Asghar Bukhari, the move is meant to strengthen system security through passenger identity verification, making travel safer, smoother, and more organised. He urged passengers to register early to avoid service disruption and last-day congestion at counters. The BRT network itself keeps expanding — BRT extension to Jamrud and Bara.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to visit a NADRA office?
No. Biometric verification and registration are done by staff at BRT station ticket counters.
What happens if I miss the 31 December deadline?
Your Zu card will be blocked from 1 January 2027 and will no longer work for travel.
Does this apply to student or senior citizen cards?
No separate process has been announced; the rule covers all Zu cards.
What about the balance on my card?
TransPeshawar has not announced any change to card balances.
This article will be updated if TransPeshawar issues further details, such as a helpline number or counter timings. The Business Recorder report carrying the APP wire is linked below. You can also return to the 8171passgov.com.pk homepage