Sindh govt plans to expand program to boost safe, independent travel for women, says Sharjeel
“Pink Scooty Scheme”, a government initiative in Sindh that provides free electric scooters to women
Following its first successful launch in September, the Sindh government announced the start of the second phase of the Pink Scooty Plan, confirmed Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
The provincial government will soon begin distributing the scooters in the next phase of the program, urging women to obtain driving licenses, participate in training courses and register for the initiative.
Sharjeel noted that the provincial government hopes to expand the program, helping women regain control of their mobility and independence so that more women can travel safely and with dignity, while continuing their education and careers.
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“The first phase of the Pink Scooty Plan received an overwhelming response from the public,” Sharjeel said. “Dozens of women learned to drive, got licenses and started using Pink Scooties for their daily commutes.”
Highlighting broader public transport initiatives, Sharjeel said that projects like People’s Bus Service, Pink Bus Service, Electric Bus Service and now Pink Scooty Scheme have been designed to provide affordable, safe and dignified travel options for the people of Karachi.
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“Women empowerment is not just a government project,” Sharjeel added, “it is part of the social and political philosophy of the Pakistan People’s Party. Women empowerment remains a cornerstone of the party’s ideological journey – a continuation of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto’s vision.”
