The Punjab government has advanced its much-anticipated e-taxi project, approving a pilot phase of 1,100 electric taxis and solar-powered charging stations set to launch soon.
A special meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was held to review mass transit projects.
During the session, the feasibility report of the Yellow Line mass transit system was presented, and participants were briefed on the province’s eco-friendly e-taxi initiative.
The meeting granted in-principle approval to the project’s financial model and agreed to launch a pilot programme involving 1,100 electric taxis. It was also decided to install solar-powered systems for e-charging stations.
Additionally, authorities have requested a report on new routes for the mass transit system in Gujranwala.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed officials to determine routes based on public convenience and ordered that construction on the Yellow Line project, from Jinnah Terminal to Harbanspura, be initiated without delay.
The meeting also included a detailed review of the e-taxi project. During the briefing, it was disclosed that the Punjab government would offer subsidies under the e-taxi scheme. A proposal to establish charging stations alongside petrol pumps was also discussed.
Earlier, CM Maryam Nawaz ordered free treatment of the patients returning from India because of tension in bilateral relations.
After the recent outbreak of tension between both countries, Pakistani patients were sent back from India without completion of their treatment.
Separately, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to the great sacrifice of the 07 martyred security personnel in a blast while strongly condemning terrorist attack on the security forces in Balochistan.
She has expressed heartfelt sympathies and condolence to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.
