[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text dp_text_size=”size-4″]The caretaker government in Punjab is preparing to introduce electric bikes as a measure to address the alarming levels of smog. This information was disclosed by Ibrahim Hasan Murad, the caretaker Transport and Livestock Minister of the province.
As per Murad, the government plans to offer electric bikes to its staff through leasing arrangements. He highlighted that this initiative aims to reduce dependency on expensive fuels, contributing to environmental preservation in urban areas.
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Emphasizing the significance of an electric vehicle policy, Murad expressed that incentivizing the manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) could enable Pakistan to secure a significant share in the global EV market.
Murad described e-bikes as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to conventional transportation. The minister also mentioned that measures have been taken against vehicles emitting harmful smoke, with the crackdown set to continue until the next month.
It’s worth noting that previously, the caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab had announced a subsidy program for 10,000 electric bikes for students.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
