LAHORE (Kashmir English): The Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a revised schedule for the distribution of electric bikes under the Chief Minister E-Bike Scheme for students, with the first phase slated to start in December 2026, instead of November 5.
The announcement was made during a ceremony for the distribution of laptops and the Honhaar Scholarship on November 10 in Jhelum.
The delay is due to the volume of electric bikes being produced for the scheme, which necessitated a change of the government’s original distribution dates, she said, adding that the initial distribution is slated for the 2022–23 term.
The chief minister also appealed to the students who have applied for the scheme to ride their e-bikes after undergoing proper riding training and wearing helmets. She emphasized that road safety and responsible riding should continue to be a concern for all beneficiaries.
Maryam Nawaz said that the electric bike scheme is an initiative to facilitate the transportation of students, especially those who are having difficulties reaching educational institutions.
In September 2026, the Punjab government announced the opening of the second phase of the electric bike scheme, which aims to distribute electric bikes to eligible students.
The updated December distribution schedule will determine when those who are successful can receive their bikes.
