Punjab Minister for Transport and Mass Transit Minister Bilal Akbar Khan has said that the provincial government is promoting adoption of the Electric Vehicle for public mobility to algin with the government larger climate change mitigation policy.
The minister addressing a modern DMT & YEA Technology Launch Conference for commercial vehicles mainly the buses here on Thursday said that the public transport is rapidly transitioning towards electric mobility, marking a new era of sustainable transportation.
Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., a global leader in commercial vehicle manufacturing, successfully hosted the DMT & YEA Technology Launch Conference in Lahore, marking a major advancement in Pakistan’s public transport sector. Also in attendance was Mr. Cao Ke, Deputy Consul General of China in Lahore, along with senior representatives from Wah Industries Limited, Punjab Transport Company, and the wider transport community.
A contract signing was also held at the conference between Wah Industries Limited (WIL) and a Youtong a world’s largest buses manufacturer based in China for procurement of 400 state-of-the-art Yutong Electric buses – a significant step toward modernizing Pakistan’s transport infrastructure.
The high-profile event gathered key stakeholders from government departments, the transport industry, and private operators to witness the launch of Dual Mode Transmission (DMT) and Yutong Electric Architecture (YEA) – two next-generation technologies aimed at enhancing consumption efficiency, reducing emissions, and enabling smarter mobility.
Following the successful introduction of electric buses in the province, the minister said a policy has devised a plan to launch the province’s first-ever electric taxi service. Bilal Akbar Khan said that in the first phase, 1,100 electric vehicles will be provided on interest-free loan and easy installments for the e-taxi project.
He said that to support the EV transition, charging stations are being established across the province. The minister stressed the need for a well-structured policy that prioritises public interest, encouraging people to shift from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric alternatives.
The minister highlighted that the widespread adoption of EVs would not only lead to fuel savings but also play a crucial role in combating smog and reducing air pollution across Punjab.