Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced a revised distribution schedule for electric bikes under the CM E-Bike Scheme for students, with the first phase now set to begin in December 2026 instead of November 5.
The announcement was made during a laptop distribution and Honhaar Scholarship ceremony in Jhelum on November 10. Maryam Nawaz explained that the delay was caused by the large number of electric bikes being manufactured for the scheme, forcing the government to revise its initial distribution timeline.
The chief minister also urged students who applied for the scheme to complete proper riding training and wear helmets before using their electric bikes. She stressed that road safety and responsible riding should remain priorities for all beneficiaries.
Maryam Nawaz said the electric bike scheme aims to make daily commuting easier for students, particularly those who face transportation difficulties while travelling to educational institutions.
The Punjab government launched the second phase of the electric bike scheme in September 2026 to provide electric bikes to eligible students. The revised December distribution schedule will determine when successful applicants can begin receiving their bikes.
