Business Desk 
Feb 04, 2025
In a significant move to promote eco-friendly delivery solutions, Pakistan’s leading grocery delivery service Foodpanda has officially launched electric bikes (EV bikes) for its delivery riders.
In collaboration with the Government of Punjab and Wasl, a non-banking finance company, Foodpanda’s initiative is aimed at reducing carbon emissions and pollution in the country.
Prominent figures, including Shehryar Malik, parliamentary secretary for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control, and Ahmad Iqbal Chaudhary, chairperson of the Public Accounts Committee, attended the launch event in Lahore.
Electric bikes were distributed to Foodpanda riders during the event, marking the official commencement of the programme in Punjab.
The parliamentary secretary noted that the Punjab government has welcomed this initiative as part of its broader commitment to green transportation.
"This launch represents a significant step forward in our journey towards a sustainable future. By embracing innovation and adopting electric vehicles, Foodpanda is setting a new standard for the delivery industry in Pakistan," Malik stated.
However, Hassan Arshad, the director of policy and communications at Foodpanda Pakistan, outlined the company's responsibility to reduce its carbon footprint and create a cleaner, greener future.
He noted that the adoption of EV bikes will support the government's environmental goals and offer long-term economic benefits to riders.
As part of this collaboration, Foodpanda delivery riders can now access electric vehicle financing through Wasl Investment Finance, a SECP-regulated non-bank finance company (NBFC), making it easier for them to transition to eco-friendly transportation.
