پنجاب کے طلبہ کے لیے ٹی کیش کارڈ ایک ہی کارڈ میں میٹرو بس، اورنج لائن، اسپیڈو اور الیکٹرک بس کا سفر دیتا ہے — اور کارڈ کی فیس صرف 130 روپے ہے۔ اس پوسٹ میں اہلیت، دستاویزات، ری چارج کے طریقے اور ہیلپ لائن 1762 کی مکمل تفصیل ہے، ساتھ یہ بھی کہ رجسٹریشن کب کھلتی ہے۔
Quick Information
| Scheme | Punjab Student T-Cash Card 2026 |
| Card fee | Rs. 130 (one-time issuance fee) |
| Travel covered | Metro Bus, Orange Line, Speedo, Electric Buses |
| Phase-1 cities | Lahore, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad, Bahawalpur |
| Official portals | students-t-cash.punjab.gov.pk · etransit.punjab.gov.pk |
| Helpline | 1762 |
| Who can apply | Enrolled students of Punjab institutions |
Latest Update — Last verified: 28 October 2026
The T-Cash Card is Punjab’s rechargeable smart card for public transport, run through the Punjab Masstransit Authority’s e-Transit system. For students, the card is linked to the student’s ID and institution record so that only verified students receive the student travel benefit — free or heavily subsidised rides on the covered networks, depending on the student category and phase shown on the official portal.
The card works beyond travel as well: it functions as a debit-style smart card for everyday cashless payments. The issuance fee is Rs. 130 for all citizens, and the assisted-registration helpline is 1762. Paper tokens on the covered networks are being phased out, according to the Punjab Masstransit Authority, which is why regular commuters are being moved to T-Cash.
One honest warning before you apply: student registration windows have opened and closed in phases since launch, and registration is not always open year-round. If the official portal shows no open window for your institution right now, do not pay any agent — wait for the fresh announcement and check the portal again.
Who Is Eligible?
- A student currently enrolled in a recognised school (Grade 6 and above), college, university or madrasa in Punjab.
- Holding a valid Punjab domicile or proof of permanent residence in Punjab.
- Holding a valid CNIC (for students aged 18 and above) or B-Form (for younger students).
- Your educational institution must be located within Punjab, and you must hold a valid student ID card from it.
Step-by-Step: How to Apply
- Open the official portal — students-t-cash.punjab.gov.pk for the student portal, or etransit.punjab.gov.pk — or download the “e-Transit Punjab” app.
- Register or log in with your student details and an active mobile number.
- Fill the form: personal details, institution, and travel route, exactly as they appear on your documents.
- Upload clear scans: student ID card, CNIC or B-Form, proof of current enrolment (fee receipt or bonafide certificate), and a recent passport-size photograph.
- Pay the Rs. 130 issuance fee through the portal’s payment option and submit. Save your application tracking number.
- When you receive the “Ready for Collection” SMS, collect your card from your chosen Metro or Orange Line station within the window stated in the SMS — the standard collection window reported for the card is 10 days.
How to Recharge the Card
- Any bank app, debit card or credit card.
- Easypaisa and JazzCash authorised shops.
- Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) at Metro and Orange Line stations.
- Balances update instantly, so you can top up on the way to the station.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is student travel completely free on the T-Cash Card?
The scheme is presented as free or heavily subsidised student travel. Your exact fare category depends on the student phase and category shown on the official portal — confirm it there before you travel.
How much does the card cost?
Rs. 130 as a one-time issuance fee, the same for all citizens.
Which cities does it work in?
Phase 1 covers the major networks including Lahore, Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Multan, Faisalabad and Bahawalpur, with more cities to be added in later phases.
The portal shows no registration window for my institute. What do I do?
Wait for the next announced window. Student registration opens in phases; a closed window is normal, and no agent can open it early for a fee.
Can I use the card for shopping too?
Yes — beyond travel, the T-Cash Card works as a debit-style smart card for everyday cashless payments.
Final Words
For a daily student commuter, one Rs. 130 card replaces daily tickets across Metro, Orange Line and Speedo. Apply only on the official portal, keep your tracking number, and call 1762 if you need assisted registration.
Disclaimer: Pak Rozgar News is an independent information website and is not affiliated with the Punjab Government or the Punjab Masstransit Authority. Always verify your application on the official portal students-t-cash.punjab.gov.pk.
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