Punjab CM E-Bike Scheme Distribution Schedule Revised for Students

What Happened

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a revised schedule for the distribution of electric bikes under the CM E-Bike Scheme for students [1]. While the government had initially planned to begin the first phase of distribution on November 5, the start date has been moved to December [1]. The Chief Minister explained that the delay occurred because of the large number of electric bikes currently being manufactured [1].

The Punjab government launched the second phase of this electric bike scheme for students in September 2026, with plans to provide bikes to eligible applicants [1]. According to the Chief Minister, the initiative includes providing pink bikes to girls and black bikes to boys to facilitate their daily commutes [2].

In addition to the e-bike updates, the Chief Minister spoke at a ceremony in Jhelum on Tuesday, November 10, involving laptop distribution and Honhaar Scholarships [1]. During events in Attock, she also distributed laptops and Honhaar Scholarships at COMSATS University, which included beneficiaries from Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [2]. Other announcements made by the Chief Minister include:

• The order to provide transport facilities for the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila [2].
• The inauguration of 59 road projects valued at Rs23 billion [2].
• The inauguration of a Green Bus service [2].

Who Is Affected

• Students in Punjab who have applied for the electric bike scheme [1].
• Female students, who are designated to receive pink bikes [2].
• Male students, who are designated to receive black bikes [2].
• Students at COMSATS University, Attock, including those from Swabi, KP, who received laptops and scholarships [2].
• Students at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, who will receive transport facilities [2].

What Students Should Do Next

Students who have applied for the electric bikes should take the following steps as advised by the Chief Minister:

• Complete proper riding training [1].
• Wear helmets to ensure safety [1].
• Ride responsibly and follow all traffic rules [1].