In order to improve public transport and provide job opportunities Punjab Government has once again started the "Yellow Cab Scheme" for educated youth. This time only Suzuki Mehran & Bolan are included in the scheme. All vehicles will have tracking devises fitted.
Over one hundred thousand Matric (or above) pass, having valid driving license applicants from all parts of Punjab participated. Ballot of successful candidates is being held at the district or region level. Successful candidates will also undergo a short course on driving, etiquettes, manners, public dealing and road sense.
A proposal for providing SIM of a mobile phone and creating call centers at city level for linking passengers with drivers is also under consideration & evaluation.
Arrival of these vehicles on roads of Punjab during next 7-8 months will definitely improve traveling facilities in the smaller towns and will sure be a good employment & income source for the educated youth.
-Published on page#-18 in September-2011 issue of MOBILE WORLD Magazine.
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