The Sindh government is set to launch the second phase of its Pink Scooties program, Senior Provincial Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced. He issued a call for women to obtain driving licenses and enroll in training courses to register for the upcoming initiative aimed at female students and working professionals.
In a statement today, Memon, who also heads the Information, Transport, and Mass Transit ministries, confirmed that the Transport Department is providing free training and driving licenses to facilitate women”s participation. The project”s primary objective is to alleviate the daily commuting difficulties faced by female citizens.
The minister highlighted that the first phase of the scheme garnered an “overwhelming public response.” He noted that dozens of women successfully learned to ride, secured their licenses, and now utilize the Pink Scooties for their daily travel needs.
Memon stated that the provincial government aims for a larger number of women to benefit from this initiative, enabling them to pursue their educational and professional goals safely and with dignity. He positioned the scooter project as part of a broader strategy to improve public transit, which includes the People’s Bus Service, Pink Bus Service, and Electric Bus Service, all designed to offer affordable and respectful travel options.
He further explained that empowering women socially and economically is a fundamental component of the Pakistan People’s Party’s political and humanitarian philosophy. According to the minister, this commitment to women”s empowerment is a core tenet of the PPP”s ideology and a continuation of the vision of the late Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto.