LAHORE: Eco-friendly transportation in Punjab faced a setback as the provincial government canceled its project to distribute interest-free electric bikes, it emerged on Tuesday.
According to the details, the Punjab government canceled eco-friendly transportation due to some hurdles. Now, the government has decided to provide fuel-powered motorbikes instead of electric bikes at easy installments.
However, some reports suggest that the government is still considering the e-bike option and it has not been abundant yet.
As per sources, the electric bike proposal was canceled due to some concerns over bike features, citing concerns over battery theft and the low mileage of bikes.
Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz chaired a meeting in connection with electric bikes, where she acknowledged electric bikes as environmentally friendly but deemed them unfeasible due to prevailing circumstances.
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The move has sparked disappointment among environmental enthusiasts and students who had hoped for a transition towards eco-friendly transportation.
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