Guide for Female Students

The scheme is open to eligible students regardless of gender, but a few details specifically affect female applicants — from ballot priority to the bike itself. Here's what's confirmed.

Priority in the ballot

Female students receive priority ballot access under this scheme — a recognition that unreliable or unsafe commuting options disproportionately limit young women's access to education and work. Eligibility requirements (age, student status, licence, domicile) are otherwise the same for every applicant, regardless of gender.

The bike itself

Male students receive a black e-bike, and female students a pink one. The colour is cosmetic only — both use the same LiFePO4 battery, the same motor, and the same range. You still receive the full-face helmet, rear safety rod, and two-day riding safety training that come with every bike under the scheme.

Why safety has been part of the public conversation

Motorcycle distribution to students has previously drawn scrutiny in Punjab: back in 2024, the Lahore High Court raised concerns about student safety, including the risk of harassment of girl students outside their institutions, during an earlier and much smaller phase of the programme. The government proceeded with that round regardless, and the scheme has continued to expand since — but it's a reasonable reminder to take standard precautions.

• Complete the full two-day riding safety training before riding independently.
• Keep your registered mobile number active — all official updates, including ballot results, arrive by SMS.
• Report any harassment or safety incident to your institution and, where relevant, the police — this is unrelated to the scheme itself but worth stating plainly.

See the full eligibility criteria, the documents checklist, or the main scheme guide for everything else.

Last reviewed: 24 September 2026