Sindh Announces Free Electric Scooters for 50,000 women, and the offer is tied to getting a driving licence. Sharjeel Inam Memon, the province's Senior Minister for Transport, spoke about it at a Mirpurkhas gathering on 26 September 2026. He said the plan will slowly spread to all districts. Below you will find how the scheme works, who has a chance to get a scooter, and what has been handed over till now.
How the Sindh Scooter Plan Works
The scooters come through the Pink EV Scooty scheme, which is handled by the provincial transport department. Fifty thousand is the goal announced this week. It is not a count of scooters already delivered. Memon also said no other province is giving women free electric scooters, but that is his own statement. Every recipient must first hold a licence, so the final number depends on how many women complete the process.
Eligibility and Training Requirements
The Sindh Free Electric Scooters plan does not reward a simple application. Holding only a learner permit does not count. A woman has to attend riding lessons, take a driving test, and clear it before a scooter is handed to her. According to Memon, the deciding factor is how well someone can ride, and party connections play no role. The response has been huge. He said over 50,000 women have applied for licences, whereas just 154 women in the whole province had one when the scheme started. So most applicants are learning from zero, and that is why lessons come first. The vehicles are meant for women alone, and he warned of action if a man is caught riding one. A 2025 notice on the scheme also listed registration, helmets and charging help as part of the package, and chose winners through a ballot draw. Rules may have changed since then, so read the latest details on the Sindh Mass Transit Authority website before you fill any form.
Numbers Reported So Far
- First batch: 925 scooters set aside. Second batch: 476.
- Over 810 scooters were already given away free by the end of August.
- More than 2,000 women have gone through training in Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Mirpurkhas and Shaheed Benazirabad.
- Taxis for women only ("pink taxis") were also promised.
Why This Matters for Women in Sindh
Getting Around Without Depending on Others
The Pink Electric Scooters Sindh scheme speaks to a daily struggle. A student or office worker often waits for a rickshaw, pays for a ride app, or asks a brother or father to drop her. With her own scooter, she decides when to leave. Running costs of an electric scooter are usually lower than a petrol bike, though buyers should still think about where to charge, how long the battery lasts, and who will repair it. Memon said families are now more open to letting women ride, which he linked to the jump in licence applications. Deliveries have reached Mirpurkhas, and lessons are also running in a few other cities, which helps because transport options thin out beyond Karachi. Women-only taxis were announced too, but no start date has been given. Reaching 50,000 will depend on how quickly the government can train riders and arrange scooters, so official updates are worth checking.
FAQs
Who announced the free electric scooters?
Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, at an event in Mirpurkhas.
Are the scooters really free?
Yes. Women who finish training and pass the driving test get them free of cost.
Can I get a scooter with a learner licence?
No. You have to complete the training and pass the test first.
How many women have applied so far?
According to the minister, more than 50,000.
Will my district be included?
The government says every district will get its turn, but it hasn't shared a date.