Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the provincial government would provide 100,000 electric bikes to students, with a larger share reserved for female students.
Students who do not know how to ride will receive two days of free driving training, allowing them to travel independently for education and other daily activities. The scheme has received more than 1.2 million registrations and over 600,000 applications.
According to her, the distribution will start on November 5. Maryam Nawaz also said Punjab’s fully electric Green Bus service would maintain its Rs. 20 fare despite increases in petrol and diesel prices.
The service currently operates 700 buses, and the provincial government plans to expand the fleet to 3,000 within the next six to eight months. The buses offer free travel to women, students, senior citizens, and people with disabilities.
They also feature air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and CCTV cameras. The government plans to expand the service to all 148 tehsils across Punjab.