Punjab E-Bike Scheme: Distribution to Start on November 5
The Punjab e-bike scheme will start distributing electric bikes to students on 5 November 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said….
The Punjab e-bike scheme will start distributing electric bikes to students on 5 November 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said. In this phase, 100,000 e-bikes will go to students selected by balloting, with a larger share reserved for female students. Students will pay a monthly instalment of about Rs. 3,000 with no down payment.
Punjab e-bike scheme at a glance
| Distribution starts | 5 November 2026 |
| Bikes in this phase | 100,000 |
| Registrations | 1,149,058 (as of 1 October), including 222,101 female students |
| Final applications | More than 600,000 |
| Selection | Balloting |
| Monthly instalment | Rs. 3,028 for 36 months (reported) |
| Down payment | None |
| Paid by government | Interest (markup), insurance and registration |
| Extras | Free helmet, safety rod and two days of riding training |
Sources: Radio Pakistan (12 October), the Chief Minister’s statement reported by ProPakistani (16 October) and ARY News.
How much will students pay?
According to figures reported when the date was first announced, the e-bike has a listed price of Rs. 199,000, of which students pay Rs. 109,000 in instalments of Rs. 3,028 a month over 36 months. The Punjab government covers the rest through a subsidy and also pays the markup, insurance and registration. The official portal is bikes.punjab.gov.pk.
What happens next
- Verification and balloting: officials said verification and selection would be completed in October.
- Training: students who cannot ride will get two days of free training; the Chief Minister directed that successful female applicants receive free driving training.
- Distribution: from 5 November 2026.
Applications closed on 4 October 2026, so new students cannot apply in this phase. Selected students should watch for official SMS and portal updates and avoid anyone asking for money to ‘guarantee’ selection.
Why it matters
With fuel prices high, a monthly instalment close to Rs. 3,000 makes an e-bike cheaper to run than many daily transport options for students. See our petrol price in Pakistan today report and other auto news.
Frequently asked questions
When will Punjab e-bikes be distributed?
From 5 November 2026.
How many e-bikes will be given?
100,000 in the current phase, selected through balloting.
Can I still apply?
No. Applications for this phase closed on 4 October 2026.
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