The Sindh government has announced an ambitious plan to provide unemployed youth with electric vehicles (EVs) within easy installments, with the aim of offering them a sustainable livelihood while promoting environmental sustainability.
The initiative, designed to address the rising unemployment rate among youth, will provide them with eco-friendly electric taxis, allowing them to earn income from driving, Express News reported.
Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed the Transport Secretary to engage with banks and financial institutions to explore various financial models for the project.
The goal is to develop easy payment plans that allow unemployed people to gradually purchase taxis.
During a recent meeting with officials of a Karachi-based company that assembles electric taxis, Minister Memon received detailed information on the environmental benefits of these vehicles.
He stated that the provision of electric taxis in easy installments would not only help create jobs but also align with the provincial government’s vision of a greener Sindh.
Memon emphasized that the initiative would provide long-term employment to the youth, allowing them to support themselves through a sustainable source of income.
He further noted that the program would contribute to the province’s commitment to environmental conservation by introducing more environmentally friendly transportation options.
The project is expected to be implemented soon, with the first batch of electric taxis aimed at providing a reliable and affordable option for unemployed youth in Sindh.
