Punjab to install solar power system for e-charging station

Lahore: The Punjab government has decided to install a solar power system for e-charging stations.

A special meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in which a detailed briefing was given on mass transit projects. The feasibility study report of the Yellow Line Mass Transit System was presented in the meeting, while details about the eco-friendly e-taxi project were provided.

During the meeting, the financial model of the e-taxi was approved in principle. It was agreed to launch a pilot project with 1,100 e-taxis. It was also decided to install a solar power system for the e-charging station.

A report was sought on more routes for the mass transit system in Gujranwala. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed that the routes be determined according to the convenience of the public.

The Chief Minister ordered to start work on the Jinnah Terminal to Harbanspura Yellow Line project soon. The meeting also reviewed the issues related to the e-taxi project in detail.

It was briefed in the meeting that the Punjab government would also provide a subsidy in the e-taxi scheme. The proposal to establish charging stations along with petrol pumps was also reviewed.