Dewan Group of Industries has announced plans to introduce 500 electric taxis in Sindh at an estimated cost of Rs2.5 billion, marking a significant step towards modernizing the province’s public transport system and promoting environmentally sustainable commuting.
The announcement was made during a meeting at the Sindh Investment Department, where Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Investment and Public-Private Partnership Syed Qasim Naveed Qamar met with Dewan Group Chairman Dewan Muhammad Yousuf Farooqui to discuss the project’s implementation.
Farooqui stated that the initiative aims to provide eco-friendly transport solutions and improve urban mobility in Sindh. He emphasized that Dewan Group seeks to address public transport challenges while reducing reliance on fossil fuels.Â
In response, Qamar welcomed the investment, stating that the project aligns with the Sindh government’s vision of sustainable and environmentally friendly transportation.
The initiative is expected to generate employment opportunities and boost the local electric vehicle industry. Qamar noted that the manufacturing and deployment of electric taxis would drive technological advancement, attract further investment, and contribute to job creation.
The project is currently in the planning phase, with the first batch of electric taxis expected to be launched in the coming months.
