Metro T-Cash Card Guide 2025: Free Travel for Students & How to Apply

The T-Cash Card is Punjab's new unified smart metro card for public transport systems including the Rawalpindi–Islamabad Metrobus and Orange Line. In 2025, the Punjab Government introduced a Student T-Cash Card scheme that allows eligible students to travel free or at subsidized rates.

🎓 Free Travel for Students

Under the Punjab Student T-Cash Program, students can ride the metrobus without daily ticket expenses. The scheme reduces the financial burden on families and promotes affordable education access.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a student at a recognized school, college, or university in Punjab
• Valid student ID card or enrollment certificate
• Punjab domicile may be required for verification
• Registration must be done within the official application period

🛠️ How to Apply for a T-Cash Card

Online Application

1. Visit the official eTransit Punjab Portal
2. Register with CNIC / B-Form and mobile number
3. Fill out student details (name, institute, address)
4. Upload student ID and recent passport-size photo
5. Submit the form and track status online

Offline Application

1. Visit a metrobus T-Cash service center or station counter
2. Ask for the Student T-Cash application form
3. Attach copies of CNIC/B-Form and student ID
4. Submit the form and wait for collection notification

💵 Cost & Issuance Charges

- Regular T-Cash Cards typically cost around Rs. 130 (issuance fee).
- For students under the subsidy scheme, cards are often issued free or with minimal charges.

🔄 How to Recharge Your T-Cash Card

• At ticket counters inside metrobus stations
• Through self-service recharge machines
• Via supported mobile wallets or partner banks

📍 Where Can You Use the T-Cash Card?

The T-Cash Card works across multiple Punjab Mass Transit systems:

• Rawalpindi–Islamabad Metrobus
• Lahore Metrobus
• Orange Line Train (Lahore)
• Future Punjab BRT/Metro projects

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🚇 Conclusion

The T-Cash Metro Card is a game-changer for daily commuters and students. By enabling cashless, fast, and affordable travel, it makes metrobus journeys in Rawalpindi–Islamabad and beyond smoother than ever. If you're a student, don't miss applying for the free Student T-Cash Card to enjoy hassle-free commuting.