Over 432,000 students register for Punjab CM e-bike scheme phase two in two days

In just two days, 432,000 students from Punjab have registered for the CM e-bike scheme, while registration of another 265,000 students is under way. More than 108,000 students have submitted applications. Students can apply for the CM Electric Bike Scheme at bikes.punjab.gov.pk until 4 October.

A Punjab domicile or a national identity card is a basic requirement for phase two of the scheme. Applicants must be regular students of a public or private degree college or university approved by the Higher Education Commission.

A student must be at least 18 years old. Applicants must hold a learner’s driving licence or a motorcycle driving licence. Only one student from a family will receive an e-bike. On the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the down payment has been waived for students.

The Punjab government will also pay the interest and insurance on the scheme. Students who receive an electric bike will pay only Rs3,028 a month.

A helmet and a safety rod will be provided free with the bike. Students will also be given two days of e-bike training. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered steps to deliver the e-bikes within six weeks of completion of the process.