Lahore is the pilot city for Punjab’s first electric taxi programme. Under the CM Punjab E-Taxi Scheme, 1,100 electric taxis are being distributed in the first phase — 1,000 to fleet owners and 100 to individual drivers — on interest-free instalments, with the government covering the markup, vehicle registration and token tax. Backed by Rs 3.5 billion in subsidy, the scheme is meant to cut smog, modernise city transport and create driving jobs at the same time.
One application rule: Only one application is allowed per CNIC.
Financing and Support
Interest-free: The loan is repaid over 5 years with 0% markup for the borrower; the government bears the markup cost.
Equity contribution: The government contributes a share of the vehicle’s equity, reducing the upfront burden on the driver.
Free registration: Vehicle registration and token tax are paid by the government.
Charging stations: EV charging stations are being set up at key locations in Lahore to support daily operation.
Smart monitoring: A tracking and monitoring system supports fleet management and passenger safety.
Who Can Apply
Residency: Punjab residents, verified through CNIC and domicile.
Identity: A valid CNIC and a mobile number registered on the applicant’s own CNIC.
Licence: A valid driving licence — motor car, LTV or HTV — is mandatory.
Age: Applicants are generally required to be between 21 and 60 years; confirm the exact condition on the portal at application time.
Use of vehicle: The taxi must be used for e-taxi operations, not as a private family car.
Check Before You Apply
Current window: The pilot’s first-phase allocation has been reported as distributed in some scheme guides, so always check the official portal for the current application status before applying.
Only the portal: Registration runs online through the official portal only. No form is collected by hand.
No agent fee: Never pay an agent who promises a guaranteed taxi. The scheme has no agent channel.
Conflicting figures: Some unofficial guides quote a different fleet-individual split. The figures in this article follow the official Punjab Portal: 1,000 fleet and 100 individual taxis.
The e-taxi pilot is a small fleet with a big idea: 1,100 electric taxis, interest-free, with the government carrying the markup and registration costs. For a Lahore driver, the opportunity is real — but so is the competition, with only 100 taxis for individual applicants. Before spending time or money on an application, check the official portal for the current window, keep your licence and CNIC ready, and ignore anyone selling a guaranteed allotment.
FAQs
How many taxis are reserved for women? 30 of the 100 individual taxis are allocated for female applicants, with 70 for male applicants.
Can a fleet owner apply for fewer than 10 taxis? No. The minimum for the fleet-owner track is 10 taxis per fleet owner.
Is the loan really interest-free? Yes. The borrower pays 0% markup over the 5-year plan; the government covers the markup, registration and token tax.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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