The Punjab government’s e-taxi scheme has fallen short of its objectives after many beneficiaries reportedly used subsidised electric vehicles for personal travel instead of operating them as commercial taxis. Consequently, the Transport Department has launched inspections to identify misuse and ensure the vehicles are serving their intended public purpose. According to official sources, many e-taxis […]
e-taxi scheme
Punjab CM Maryam launches e-taxi scheme
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday launched an e-taxi scheme in the province, saying that the initiative was part of the government’s efforts to establish an “e-mobility ecosystem”. At a ceremony held for the scheme’s inauguration, the Punjab chief minister announced that around 1,100 e-taxies will be provided under the scheme at a subsidised […]