New Rule Introduced: 20-Year-Old Bikes and Rickshaws Now Eligible for Fuel Relief

PM Shehbaz Sharif has directed that motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis registered after January 1, 2006 will now be eligible for registration in the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Scheme, according to a PMO statement on X. "Now, those who drive 20-year-old motorcycles, rickshaws, and Qingqis will also be able to benefit," the statement said, expanding eligibility beyond the scheme's original scope.

A Quick Recap of the Scheme

Announced on September 13, the scheme gives Rs100/litre relief on petrol to owners of motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqis, and vehicles up to 800cc. Two- and three-wheeler users can claim up to 20 litres monthly, while small car owners can claim up to 30 litres monthly — aimed at easing the burden of rising fuel prices linked to Middle East supply disruptions.

Smoothing Out Early Rollout Issues

Since its nationwide launch, some registration and pump-side coordination questions have come up as the digital system settles in, with authorities and dealer associations working together to fine-tune the reimbursement and verification process during this initial phase.

The Bottom Line

By opening the door to two-decade-old bikes and rickshaws, the government has significantly widened who qualifies for this relief — a meaningful expansion for lower-income riders whose vehicles were previously just outside the scheme's cutoff.