The Punjab government has received more than 607,000 completed applications for the Chief Minister’s E-Bike Scheme.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed officials to speed up the selection process after the application deadline ended.
Reportedly, over 1.3 million students registered on the scheme’s online portal.
However, more than 607,000 applicants completed and submitted their forms.
The government plans to provide electric bikes to 100,000 people through a transparent balloting process.
The scheme aims to make daily travel easier and more affordable, especially for students who regularly commute to educational institutions.
The selection process is expected to be completed during October 2026.
Eligible applicants will enter a balloting process to determine who receives an electric bike.
The government has announced monthly installments of Rs3,000 under the scheme.
Punjab will also cover the interest and insurance costs to reduce the financial burden on successful applicants.
However, applicants must complete the required verification process and qualify for selection.
Free driving training for female students
The Punjab government has also announced free driving training for successful female applicants.
Maryam Nawaz directed the relevant authorities to arrange this training to help women travel safely and independently.
She said the government wants to provide people and female students, with better opportunities and resources.
According to the chief minister, electric bikes can help students save money on daily transport.
They can also make travelling to colleges, universities and other educational institutions more convenient.
Electric bikes can also help reduce fuel consumption during daily journeys.
The government has not announced an exact balloting date yet.
Applicants are advised to check official scheme updates.