Pink Taxi scheme announced in Sindh
Key takeaways
- Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, Memon said the government had taken several measures to empower women, adding that the Pink Taxi Scheme would follow the launch of the Pink Scooter programme.
- He said authorities had directed traffic police to take action if men were found riding pink scooters issued under the scheme.
- The minister said the upcoming EV Pink Taxi Scheme would include a fleet of pink taxis dedicated to women, adding that the provincial government would soon share further details of the project.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has announced that the provincial government will launch a Pink Taxi Scheme for women as part of its broader electric vehicle (EV) transport initiative.
Speaking in the Sindh Assembly, Memon said the government had taken several measures to empower women, adding that the Pink Taxi Scheme would follow the launch of the Pink Scooter programme.
He said authorities had directed traffic police to take action if men were found riding pink scooters issued under the scheme. “We have received complaints that some women’s brothers are using the scooters, and necessary instructions have been issued to address the matter,” he said.