Various student welfare initiatives were introduced, including scholarships, laptop distribution, and transport facilities to promote education accessibility. Expanding on these efforts, CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Free Bikes Scheme (2024), distributing electric and petrol bikes to students, ensuring affordable and convenient transport for education. Uptill now 12,413 Bikes (E-Bikes: 2,031 & Petrol-Bikes: 10,382) distributed to students so far.
Road Shows convened in the following Universities:
- Lahore College Women University (LCWU)
- University of the Punjab (PU)
- Bahauddin Zakriya University, Multan
- Islamia University, Bahawalpur
- Rawalpindi Medical University, Rawalpindi
- University of Agriculture, Faisalabad
- E-Balloting of the Scheme was conducted on 11.05.2024
The students, currently enrolled as ‘regular’ students in degree programs of any university/ graduate college in the Punjab (public or private), duly recognized by the HEC, are eligible to apply for Bikes under the scheme. The bonafide status as a regular student of the applicant shall be verified by the authorities of the educational institution concerned.
Eligibility Criteria for Free Bikes
An excellent opportunity for over 800,000 students across the province to obtain their own transport.
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Must be a regular student of a Degree College / University, duly recognized by HEC
- Must hold a valid motorcycle Learner’s Permit / Driving License
- In case of receipt of applications in excess of allocated quotas, e-balloting shall be conducted