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CM Punjab E-Taxi Scheme: interest-free electric taxi loan, eligibility and status
A Lahore pilot of 1,100 electric taxis on five-year interest-free loans, with the government paying part of the equity. The application window closed on 5 October 2025.
By Musa Tariq
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The CM Punjab E-Taxi Scheme is a Lahore pilot run by the Transport and Mass Transit Department to put 1,100 electric taxis on the road through interest-free five-year loans, a government share of the equity and free registration. Applications are closed: the official portal shows the last date as 5 October 2025. This page explains how the scheme worked for fleet owners and individual drivers.
For reference: applications are closed
How fleet owners and drivers applied
- Fleet owners (10 or more taxis) and individual drivers applied on e-taxi.punjab.gov.pk until 5 October 2025.
- Every applicant had to be registered with a ride-hailing company (a Transport Network Company).
- Approved applicants paid their share of the 30% equity, the government paid its share, and the bank financed the rest of a vehicle costing up to Rs 6.5 million.
- The loan is repaid interest-free over five years, and registration is free.
Already applied for E-Taxi Scheme?
Waiting time for E-Taxi Scheme
Applications closed on 5 October 2025. Approved applicants repay interest-free over five years.
E-Taxi Scheme problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Questions about an existing application | Contact the E-Taxi helpline or support email. |
E-Taxi Scheme helplines and contacts
- Helpline042-111-333-267
- Emailsupport@etaxi.pitb.gov.pk
Eligibility criteria: who could apply
The scheme had two groups, and both had to be registered with a Transport Network Company (a ride-hailing app). The official portal and the Punjab Portal give different splits, which we report as published:
| E-Taxi portal | Punjab Portal page | |
|---|---|---|
| Fleet owners (min. 10 taxis) | 700 taxis | 1,000 taxis |
| Individuals | 400 (300 men, 100 women) | 100 (70 men, 30 women) |
The table shows both published splits; the E-Taxi portal is the application site. The portal also set a maximum vehicle cost of Rs 6,500,000 for bank financing.
Loan and equity terms
- Five years of interest-free instalments.
- Applicant equity of 30%, with the government paying part of it: 50% of equity for male individuals, 60% for female individuals, and 40% (10 to 50 taxis) or 30% for fleet owners.
- Tracker and panic button installed; government-approved branding.
- Battery and motor warranty up to 300,000 km or 6 years.
Options for drivers now
No new phase is announced. Students who want an electric two-wheeler should watch the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme. Riders who already own a bike can read about the petrol subsidy, and drivers who want to start a transport business may look at Asaan Karobar Finance.
Questions about E-Taxi Scheme
Is the E-Taxi loan interest-free?
Yes. The portal offers an interest-free loan repaid over five years, with free vehicle registration by the Government of Punjab.
How much equity did the government pay?
The applicant paid 30% equity, and the government contributed part of it: 50% of equity for men and 60% for women (individuals), and 40% or 30% for fleet owners depending on fleet size, according to the Punjab Portal.
Was it only for Lahore?
Yes. It was a pilot project in Lahore.
Where the E-Taxi Scheme facts come from
- Transport & Mass Transit Department / PITB: E-Taxi portal (last date, allocations, cost limit) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- Punjab Portal: E-Taxi (equity, warranty, features) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
We read each official page ourselves on the date shown. News reports are used only to find leads and are labelled when we mention them.