Punjab E-Bike Scheme 2025 Announced in Budget: Students Can Apply from July 1

The Punjab government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has officially launched the Punjab E-Bike Scheme 2025 as part of the Budget 2025-26. This flagship program is aimed at providing interest-free bikes to students to encourage affordable and eco-friendly mobility across the province.

Under this initiative, a total of 27,000 bikes will be distributed, including 10,000 electric bikes and 17,000 petrol bikes. The scheme targets students enrolled in HEC-recognized colleges and universities in Punjab.

Installment plans have been made student-friendly:

• Electric bike: Rs 5,000–7,000 per month
• Petrol bike: Rs 3,000–5,000 per month
  Additionally, the government will offer a Rs 20,000 subsidy on each e-bike. The scheme is interest-free and does not require a guarantor.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Valid CNIC or B-Form
• Driving license or learner’s permit
• Must be a full-time student
• Preference will be given to rural, low-income, and female students

Special features of the e-bikes include GPS tracking, solar charging, anti-theft alarm, a free helmet, and free repair workshops for female students in Lahore and Faisalabad.

How to apply:

• Visit bikes.punjab.gov.pk starting July 1, 2025
• Fill out the form with personal and academic details
• Upload the required documents
• Submit the application by the deadline (July 20, 2025)
• If applications exceed available bikes, e-balloting will determine the final list

The distribution begins in July 2025 across major cities including Lahore, Faisalabad, and Rawalpindi. Bikes will be collected from Bank of Punjab branches in September.

The scheme is also designed to support the local electric bike industry, with all bikes assembled in Sialkot, creating over 500 jobs.

For further updates, students are advised to visit the official website regularly or follow official government channels.