Pakistan, May 7 -- The Punjab government has advanced its much-anticipated e-taxi project, approving a pilot phase of 1,100 electric taxis and solar-powered charging stations set to launch soon.

A special meeting chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif was held to review mass transit projects.

During the session, the feasibility report of the Yellow Line mass transit system was presented, and participants were briefed on the province's eco-friendly e-taxi initiative.

The meeting granted in-principle approval to the project's financial model and agreed to launch a pilot programme involving 1,100 electric taxis. It was also decided to install solar-powered systems for e-charging stations.

Additionally, authorities have requ...