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 […]
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Punjab reserves 100 e-taxis for women drivers
The Punjab government has revised its Electric Taxi Scheme, reserving 100 electric vehicles for women through a balloting process. Another 200 EVs will be allocated to male drivers, marking the first dedicated share for women in the province’s history. Corporate taxi operators will now receive 800 vehicles instead of the previously allocated 1,000. The revised […]