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Punjab Finalizes Proposal to Give Electric Bikes to College and University Students

The Punjab government has finalized its plan to provide electric bikes to students of colleges and universities, a local media outlet reported.

According to Urdu News, citing government documents, the government of Punjab will provide electric bikes to university and college students. Additionally, financial assistance for this program will be provided by the Bank of Punjab.

The Provincial Minister for Planning and Development Bilal Afazal stated that a proposal has been prepared, which will be sent to caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi for his approval. However, the decision regarding discounts on electric bikes has not been made yet.

As per Provincial Secretary Transport Javed Qazi, they have completed their preparations regarding the electric bike manufacturers and their prices. He added that students will have to submit online applications and a draw will be held to ensure transparency.

Moreover, institutes of the selected students will be taken on board to provide guarantee on their behalf.

The official revealed that electric bikes will be provided at extremely low interest rates. Most importantly, students will have the option to return the bike after completing their education and get their money back according to the price at that time.

The Punjab government is gearing up to launch electric motorbikes through green financing. The Bank of Punjab is categorizing this scheme as a soft loan, offering an interest rate of up to 6%.

Bilal Afzal claimed that the scheme will be launched in January following the approval of the provincial cabinet.


  • Someone is opening an electric bike dealership and they found an easy way to force sell thier entire investment for quick profit.

  • First they launch Chen che bike Rikshaw when more people stated it as their earning source now they banned it as there would be another minister investing in e scooters

  • All electric bikes are expensive. No matter how much discounted interest rate they may offer. It will still have high instalment not suitable to a student.

  • There are almost 50% female students and cultural norms do not allow them to ride a bike. There must be some alternatives for them.

    In addition there is a huge unrecognized segment of youths who are using bikes as delivery riders etc. those can also be considered

    • I think these stupid culture norms need to be changed now who are hindering women and girls to have a fair share in free life

  • Kindly start this scheme for girls as well, try to avoid this scheme from scandal and money fraud.

  • It is good work of Punjab government to provide electric bike. It facilitate specially girls and provide benefit girls drive self can easily reached uni and college. I appreciate this government work. It is basic need of girls student this scheme increase girls confidence.Acording to my point of view girls should first faciltate this opportunity.

  • Good initiative but timing is a question, why right before election? Delay it till election.

  • It is good work of Punjab government to provide electric bikes. It facilitates specially girls and provides benefit to the girls for self-driving can make them easily reached uni and colleges. I appreciate this work of governmen. It is basic need of students (especially Girls). this scheme will increase the girl’s confidence.
    Pls do it rapidly….
    Regards.

  • I strongly support Punjab government initiative to give E.Vs to the students on installments. At least this government is considering students and their needs.


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