The Sindh government has announced plans to provide 50,000 free electric scooters to women across the province as part of an expanded mobility initiative. Sindh Senior Minister for Information and Transport Sharjeel Inam Memon made the announcement during a ceremony in Mirpurkhas, where pink electric scooters were distributed to women. The government plans to extend the program to districts across Sindh, with eligible applicants required to complete training and pass driving tests before receiving the vehicles. The initiative is aimed at providing women with greater access to personal transportation while encouraging the adoption of electric mobility in the province.
The announcement follows earlier phases of the Pink Electric Scooter initiative in Karachi, Sukkur and Hyderabad. According to the minister, thousands of women have shown interest in the program, with more than 50,000 applications reportedly received and over 2,000 women having undergone driving-related training. The program combines scooter distribution with road-safety training and testing, allowing applicants to develop the skills needed to operate the vehicles safely. The government has also indicated that the initiative is intended to support students and working women who require more accessible transportation options.
The provincial government is now looking to expand the scheme beyond the major cities where earlier distributions took place. Applicants are expected to meet eligibility requirements, including residency in Sindh and possession of a valid driving licence, while training and testing remain part of the selection process. Memon also announced plans to introduce pink taxis for women, creating another women-focused transportation option alongside the electric scooter program. The minister said the government would continue working to increase women’s participation in driving and personal mobility across the province.
The expansion places electric vehicles within Sindh’s broader transportation plans while making women’s mobility a central component of the initiative. Providing electric scooters through a structured program that includes training and licensing requirements could also encourage greater familiarity with electric two-wheelers among new users. The 50,000-scooter target represents a significant expansion of the scheme, with implementation expected to involve applicants, training programs and distributions across multiple districts of Sindh.
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