KARACHI: The Sindh provincial government on Monday announced it will launch Pakistan’s first government-run electric vehicle (EV) taxi service in December to give public access to modern, eco-friendly and high-quality travel services.
Electric vehicles are vital to reducing transport emissions, which make up about 10 percent of Pakistan’s carbon output and for cutting a $16 billion annual oil import bill, according to Pakistani government data.
In June, the South Asian country launched its new EV policy that aims to accelerate the country’s shift toward sustainable transport, reduce fossil fuel dependence and curb climate-warming emissions.
Speaking at a meeting of provincial officials, Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Memon noted the provincial administration had already introduced eco-friendly EV buses for the first time in Pakistan.
“In the initial phase, some EV taxis will be reserved exclusively for women,” he was quoted as saying by the provincial information department.
