Punjab Free E-Bike Scheme 2025

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In December 2024, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced a plan to provide 100,000 free electric bikes (e-bikes) to college and university students across the province. Under her leadership, the government launched Phase 2 of the Punjab Free E-Bike Scheme in April 2025, opening online registration for eligible students. This education-friendly initiative aims to ease students’ transport burdens by providing subsidized or free bikes, supporting both access to education and eco-friendly transit.

Phase 2: 100,000 E-Bikes for Students

Phase 2 of the scheme officially targets 100,000 electric bikes for students in Punjab. The program covers HEC-recognized colleges and universities province-wide. To fund this, the Punjab government allocated PKR 2.6 billion in subsidies so that eligible students receive e-bikes free of cost. Unlike the earlier phase which offered partial subsidies, Phase 2 includes full loan coverage and markup. The official goal is to empower roughly 800,000 college-age students with affordable transport. Online registration opened on April 30, 2025, with applications accepted until April 29, 2025.

How to Apply Online

Students can register through the official portal bikes.punjab.gov.pk using the following steps:

1. Visit the official site.
2. Click on “CM Punjab Bike Scheme apply online login.”
3. Fill in your details (CNIC, education info, bike preference).
4. Submit the registration form.
5. If applications exceed supply, selection will be done through e-balloting.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet all the following requirements:

• Be a resident of Punjab.
• Be enrolled in a recognized college or university in Punjab.
• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a valid learner’s permit or motorcycle driving license.
• Not own any other motorcycle.
• Provide a guarantor with a valid CNIC and a checkbook.

Both male and female students are encouraged to apply, with reserved quotas ensuring gender inclusivity.

Transparent Digital System

The entire application process is online and designed for transparency. If more students apply than there are bikes available, an e-balloting system—monitored by the Punjab IT Board—will determine recipients. The Bank of Punjab then verifies guarantor details and processes the loan paperwork before releasing bikes to successful applicants.

Benefits of the Scheme

The e-bike initiative provides a major boost to student mobility. It reduces commuting time and cost, especially in remote areas. The use of electric vehicles also supports environmental sustainability. Additionally, the scheme is a strong step toward empowering female students by enhancing their independence and access to higher education.

Recent Updates

The CM announced the scheme’s expansion and scholarship links during an official briefing. In early 2025, additional announcements tied the scheme to youth and sports programs, such as the award of free bikes to top-performing students in provincial sports competitions. Students are encouraged to monitor the official website and social media channels for updates, ballot results, and deadlines.

Sources: Official Punjab government announcements and credible news reports have been used to compile these details, including enews.hamariweb.com, bolnews.com, thenews.com.pk, and imdadpg.com. The information reflects the latest available data on the 2025 E-Bike Scheme for Punjab students.