Women enjoy e-bike mobility, safety

MULTAN:

Men in South Punjab are increasingly encouraging women to use electric bikes, marking a shift in traditional mindsets.

Asghar Majeed, the principal of a private school in Multan, shared his experience, saying, "My daughter goes to university on her own bike. It gives me peace of mind knowing she is safe and doesn't rely on anyone." Sana, a graduate from Bahauddin Zakariya University and now a schoolteacher, uses a two-wheeler daily. "I started during my university days," she said. "I feel completely comfortable now. I owe this confidence to my family as they never held me back."

The shift is visible on streets of Multan, Bahawalpur and Rahim Yar Khan, where women on electric bikes are becoming an increasingly common.

The trend is helping women overcome transport hurdles that once kept them from education and employment.

Momina, a visiting lecturer, calls her electric bike a blessing. "It saves time," she said.