Punjab is accelerating toward electric mobility as the provincial government approved a pilot project to roll out 1,100 electric taxis, supported by solar-powered charging stations. The move aims to cut urban emissions and modernize the province’s transport system.
CM Maryam Reviews Green Transit Plans
Chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a special session reviewed Punjab’s mass transit strategies, including the ambitious e-taxi initiative and the Yellow Line project. Officials presented a feasibility report for the Yellow Line route from Jinnah Terminal to Harbanspura, which CM Maryam directed to launch immediately.
E-Taxi Pilot Moves Forward
The meeting gave in-principle approval to the financial model of the e-taxi scheme. Authorities confirmed that 1,100 electric cabs would hit the roads in the initial phase. To power the fleet sustainably, solar-based charging stations will be installed. The government also discussed a proposal to set up e-charging points at existing petrol stations for easy access and convenience.
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CM Maryam emphasized route planning for new public transport services based on public demand. She asked for a report on additional routes for Gujranwala’s mass transit system.
Subsidies and Support for Commuters
The Punjab government will offer financial subsidies to make the e-taxi project affordable for both drivers and passengers. The effort is part of a broader eco-friendly shift in public transportation aimed at reducing fuel dependency and promoting clean energy.
Humanitarian Directive Amid Tensions
Separately, CM Maryam directed health authorities to provide free medical treatment to Pakistani patients returning from India. These individuals were sent back without completing their treatments due to the latest rise in bilateral tensions.
By integrating sustainable transport with social welfare, the Punjab government is steering the province toward a cleaner, more inclusive future. In conclusion The e-taxi project marks a pivotal step in transforming public mobility, with the potential to scale up after successful implementation of the pilot phase.
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