In a recent development, the Lahore High Court (LHC) has put a temporary halt on the Punjab government’s initiative to distribute electric bikes among students. The court has requested comprehensive details about the project, with the suspension extending until Monday.
The decision was made during a hearing related to smog elimination in the province. The LHC has made the e-bike lucky draw dependent on further court orders, seeking detailed information from the Punjab government about the initiative’s scope and implementation.
The court has requested a thorough report from the government, detailing the number of e-bikes being distributed and the cities targeted for this initiative.
Justice Shahid Karim expressed concerns about the potential misuse of electric bikes. He emphasized the need for students to use public transport, highlighting the importance of student safety. He warned that providing students with e-bikes could lead to dangerous practices like one-wheeling.
The judge also voiced concerns about male students potentially congregating outside girls’ colleges if provided with these bikes. He suggested that colleges should be equipped with electric buses instead of distributing e-bikes to students. This shift towards public transport is aimed at promoting safer and more sustainable mobility options for students across Punjab.
In other news, a judicial commission member reported a decrease in chicken supply at the Tollinton Market in Lahore following court orders. The supply has reportedly reduced by 2,000 kilograms.
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