Speaking to the media, Wahab revealed that a private company has partnered with the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to introduce the initiative.
In the first phase, KMC has purchased 20 electric bikes. He noted that while the market price of each bike was around Rs. 240,000, they were procured for Rs. 215,000 under the agreement.
The mayor said that the EV bikes will be distributed among KMC employees, with dispatch riders being the first beneficiaries.
Women employees will also be provided electric bikes in upcoming phases, Wahab added.
