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Punjab Sets E‑Taxi Balloting for Late November After 28,000 Apply

Application checks are underway, the Bank of Punjab managing the next steps.

Overview

  • The government says the lottery will take place in the last week of November 2025.
  • More than 28,000 applications have been submitted for the electric‑taxi program.
  • Applicant data has been sent to the Bank of Punjab following scrutiny by the Transport Department.
  • Successful candidates will be contacted for down payments, with vehicles expected 3–4 months after payment.
  • Reports cite five‑year interest‑free financing and inclusivity measures, though figures vary, with phase one targeting 1,100 Chinese‑made taxis and 30 reserved for women.