Pakistan’s Fuel Relief Scheme has now been expanded to include motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis that are up to 20 years old. Until now, only vehicles registered after January 1, 2011 could join the programme, but Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has pushed that cutoff back to January 1, 2006. The old bikes fuel relief scheme Pakistan update opens the door for thousands more riders and rickshaw drivers to claim Rs100 per litre off their petrol. Coming just days after the scheme's nationwide rollout, this change gives daily commuters and small transport operators real monthly savings on fuel.
What Is the Fuel Relief Scheme?
The Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme was introduced on September 13, 2026, to provide financial relief to low-income road users affected by rising petrol prices. It gives eligible motorcycle, rickshaw, and Qingqi owners a discount of Rs100 per litre on up to 20 litres of petrol a month, worth close to Rs2,000. Small cars up to 800cc are also covered, with relief on up to 30 litres monthly. Verification runs through an automated system linked to CNIC records, NADRA, and provincial excise departments, so no paperwork or office visits are needed. Since its national rollout on September 16, the scheme has already been widened once, and this latest change now brings much older bikes and rickshaws into the programme.
Fuel Relief Scheme for Bikes & Rikshaw – Who Qualifies Now
Motorcycles Registered Since 2006
Motorcycle owners make up the largest group gaining from this update. Any bike registered on or after January 1, 2006, in the owner's own name, now qualifies — raising the eligible age from 15 to a full 20 years. This brings many older 70cc and 100cc bikes, still used daily across Pakistani cities, into the fuel relief scheme for old bikes. Riders who missed out under the earlier cutoff can now register the same way as newer bike owners, using their CNIC and vehicle number.
- Eligible if registered on or after January 1, 2006
- Rs100 per litre discount on petrol
- Up to 20 litres covered per month
- Maximum saving of about Rs2,000 a month
- Bike must be registered in the applicant's own CNIC
Rickshaws and Qingqi Rickshaws
Rickshaws and Qingqi (Chingchi) rickshaws fall under the same 20-year window as motorcycles. Since many three-wheelers stay on the road well past a decade, the extended cutoff brings a large share of Pakistan's rickshaw fleet into the Fuel Relief Scheme for Bikes & Rikshaw. This matters most for drivers who rely on daily fares, since fuel is their biggest running cost. Registration and benefits work exactly the same way as for motorcycles, with no separate process for three-wheelers.
- Eligible if registered on or after January 1, 2006
- Same Rs 100 per litre discount as motorcycles
- Up to 20 litres of subsidised petrol monthly
- One rickshaw allowed per CNIC
How to Register for the Motorcycle Fuel Subsidy
Registration needs no internet connection or smartphone. Owners send a free SMS, from a number registered in their own name, to 9771 with their CNIC number, vehicle number, province code, and registration date. A confirmation message follows once the details are verified against NADRA and provincial excise records. Before heading to a petrol station, eligible users need to get a token by sending “TOK” to 9771. The token is then shown to the petrol pump attendant to receive the Rs. 100 per litre fuel subsidy.
- Send an SMS to 9771 with your CNIC number, vehicle number, province, and registration date.
- Wait for the confirmation message.
- Before visiting the petrol station, send “TOK” to 9771 to request your token.
- Show the token to the pump attendant to claim the Rs. 100 per litre discount.
FAQs
Which bikes qualify for the Fuel Relief Scheme now?
Any motorcycle registered on or after January 1, 2006, in your own name. That covers bikes up to 20 years old.
How much do I actually save on petrol?
Rs100 off every litre, on up to 20 litres a month — so around Rs2,000 in savings if you use the full quota.
Do rickshaw and Qingqi owners get the same deal?
Yes. Rickshaws and Qingqis follow the exact same rules as motorcycles, including the 2006 registration cutoff.
Do I need a smartphone to register?
No. Simply send an SMS to 9771 with your CNIC number and vehicle details.