Islamabad Police has announced a second phase of free scooty riding training for women, scheduled to run from 16 to 30 November.
The decision follows a strong response from women in the federal capital, with the number of applications exceeding the capacity available during the initial phase, according to an official announcement by Islamabad Police.
Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan said the incoming admissions had made it difficult to accommodate all applicants across the three daily training shifts.
Islamabad Traffic Police had earlier announced the first phase of the programme, scheduled from 1 to 15 November.
Khan said the admissions had now been divided into two phases to ensure more women could benefit from the initiative.
Women who are unable to attend the first phase, or cannot be accommodated because of limited capacity, will be able to join the second batch from 16 November.
Under the programme, women will receive scooty riding lessons free of charge.
The initiative aims to provide women with an opportunity to learn two-wheeler riding and improve their mobility and independence.
Islamabad Police said the second phase would accommodate applicants who could not secure a place in the ongoing training sessions.
The programme is part of the city’s efforts to encourage women to gain confidence in riding two-wheelers and make commuting more accessible.
