The second phase of the Chief Minister (CM) Punjab E-Bike Scheme has been announced by the provincial government.
More than 125,000 electric bikes will be provided to talented male and female students under the scheme.
According to the official website, the latest phase also includes an in-principle decision to gradually extend the scheme to government employees, government departments and public delivery riders.
How to apply for the E-Bike Scheme?
The application portal for the e-bike scheme will open to eligible students. The government has also agreed in principle to a monthly installment of approximately Rs 3,000.
Eligible students are expected to receive their bikes within six weeks of completing the required process.
The eligibility criteria for Phase 2 have not yet been officially announced. However, under Phase 1 of the CM Punjab Electric Bike Scheme, applicants had to be regular students enrolled at an HEC-recognised degree college or university in one of five designated cities: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Multan or Bahawalpur.
Applicants also had to meet other conditions, including not having a registered vehicle or motorcycle in their name.
For more information, visit the official website.
Benefits of the scheme
The electric bikes will be equipped with Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries. Students will also receive helmets and safety rods free of cost.
The scheme will also provide students with free two-day e-bike riding training to promote safe riding practices.