The Sindh government has launched the Pink EV Scooty program to distribute free electric scooters to women in the province.
Directed by the Department of Transport and Transport in public transport and implemented by the Sindh Mass Transit Authority, the initiative aims to improve mobility and promote independence for students and professionals.
Eligible candidates must be permanent residents of the Sindh, have a valid motorcycle or car driving license and be registered in an educational institution or employee.
Beneficiaries must also agree not to sell or sublet the scooty for at least seven years.
The preselected candidates will be selected through a transparent ballot process carried out in the presence of media and monitored by a committee which includes representatives of the transportation, excise and funding services, as well as members of the press. The selected candidates will undergo a road safety skill test before the final award.
The program also includes training, registration, headphones and access to EV load infrastructure. Requests must be submitted online via the official site of the Sindh Mass Transit Authority.
Eligibility criteria
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Permanent residence in the Sindh
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Student or woman working
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Valid car or motorcycle driving license
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Willingness to keep the scoty for at least seven years without resale or sub-jacket
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Required to pass a skill test in road safety in case of preselection
Selection and monitoring
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The final selection will be made by a transparent ballot
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The ballot will take place in the presence of printed and electronic media
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A supervision committee will include managers of relevant services and independent media personnel to ensure transparency
Demand process
Required documents
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CNIC (front and rear)
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Home certificate
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Permanent residence certificate (PRC)
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Valid driving license (front and rear)
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Student ID or employee identity card
Last month, the Sindh government announced a plan to award free “pink scooters” to women through a lottery system, aimed at empowering the province’s shuttlers.
Sindh’s main minister Sharjeel Inam Memon unveiled the initiative at a press conference in Karachi, highlighting the government’s commitment to support the mobility of women.
“A driving license is compulsory for women to participate in the program,” said Sharjeel Memon, adding that the draw would be held during an open event.
The initiative follows the launch by the provincial government of the “pink bus” service in 2023, dedicated to female passengers.
Sharjeel Memon also announced his intention to introduce a “pink taxi” service, with drivers behind the wheel.
