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  Free bus travel for NEET re-exam candidates in Delhi; know which states made similar announcement

  India | May 29, 2026 18:04 IST

  The free service, announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, can be availed on June 21 in all DTC buses. The candidates can show their admit cards to the bus conductor and travel without paying any money.

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  Punjab: Free bus travel for NEET UG re-exam candidates; Kejriwal conveys best wishes to students

  India | May 20, 2026 20:55 IST

  Kejriwal said the decision came after several students raised concerns about the financial difficulties faced by candidates, especially those from economically weaker backgrounds, in arranging travel to exam centres.

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  Free bus travel for Women, department for elderly: Kerala CM Satheesan's big welfare push after oath

  India | May 18, 2026 23:41 IST

  In another major relief measure, the government announced a Rs 3,000 hike in the honorarium of ASHA workers, acknowledging their frontline role in Kerala’s healthcare system.

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  Suvendu govt to launch 'Annapurna Bhandar' scheme, provide free travel to women from June

  Kolkata | May 12, 2026 8:16 IST

  'Annapurna Bhandar' was a key promise mentioned in the BJP's poll manifesto to provide women beneficiaries with a financial assistance of Rs 3,000 per month. However, the eligibility criteria and implementation guidelines of the schemes are yet to be finalised.

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  Delhi: Rekha Gupta-led government extends free bus travel to transgenders

  Delhi | March 16, 2026 18:38 IST

  Under the new arrangement, eligible transgender persons living in Delhi can avail the free travel facility in the same way as women currently do. Officials have confirmed that the scheme will follow the same system and procedures as the existing free travel programme for women passengers.

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  Odisha govt to provide free travel for school students under Mukhyamantri Bus Seva scheme

  India | December 26, 2025 19:55 IST

  The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in August. The Odisha State Road Transport Corporation (OSRTC) has been asked to make necessary modifications in the software application.

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  How Delhi women can register for 'pink cards' for free bus rides: Here's step-by-step process

  Delhi | October 22, 2025 23:55 IST

  Delhi Saheli Smart Card: The Saheli Smart Card replaces the manual Pink Ticket System, under which women received paper tickets for free rides. Since its inception in 2019, over 150 crore pink tickets were issued.

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  Raksha Bandhan 2025: Free bus rides for women announced across multiple states | Check full list

  India | August 07, 2025 23:51 IST

  Raksha Bandhan is regarded as an illustration of the love between a brother and sister. On this occasion, several state governments offer free bus rides to women. This year, the festival will be celebrated on August 9.

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  Karnataka government to provide free bus services from LKG to PUC, says DK Shiv Kumar

  Education | July 11, 2025 14:44 IST

  The Karnataka government has decided to offer free bus services to students from economically backwards backgrounds. This initiative aims to improve attendance in government schools. Scroll down to read more.

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  Delhi women to get lifetime smart card for free bus travel | Check details

  Delhi | April 03, 2025 16:25 IST

  Women in Delhi will soon get a lifetime smart card for free bus travel, replacing the existing pink ticket scheme. The initiative, exclusive to Delhi residents, is aimed at digitising the system and curbing alleged corruption in fare reimbursements.

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  Bengaluru: Private buses, auto, taxis to go on strike against free travel scheme for women

  Karnataka | July 20, 2023 23:53 IST

  According to earlier estimates, the free travel service will benefit more than 41.8 lakh women passengers every day and would cost the state exchequer Rs 4,051.56 crore annually. However, the four state-run bus corporations in Karnataka collectively recorded a daily ridership of 50.57 lakh females.

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  Shakti scheme to give free bus ride to women in Karnataka & 20 km inside border states: Siddaramaiah

  Karnataka | June 10, 2023 19:01 IST

  The stage is set to roll out one of the five promises (Guarantees) made by Congress. Siddaramaiah will launch the Shakti scheme on June 11.

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  Free bus travel for women on Raksha Bandhan in UP, Haryana | Details

  India | August 10, 2022 13:25 IST

  Free bus travel for women in state buses was also announced by the Rajasthan government earlier.

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  Delhi govt announces free bus rides for construction workers | Details

  India | May 04, 2022 19:45 IST

  Announcing the launch of the scheme, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia, who also holds the labour department portfolio, distributed free bus passes to 100 construction workers.

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  Assam CM launches free, dedicated bus service for women, senior citizens

  India | January 10, 2021 8:01 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday flagged off 25 buses exclusively for women and senior citizens to travel within the city of Guwahati.

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  Free bus ride scheme might be extended to senior citizens: Kejriwal

  India | October 29, 2019 13:21 IST

  Bus rides for senior citizens and students might be made free too in the coming days, Kejriwal said on the app, which was launched by him ahead of the assembly polls here.

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  Kejriwal announces free metro, bus rides for women in Delhi as 'safety measure'

  India | June 03, 2019 14:26 IST

  The chief minister had first hinted about the scheme in a public meeting on Saturday.The move, which is yet to be cleared by requisite authorities, will cost the Delhi government Rs. 700 crore this year, Arvind Kejriwal said.

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  Free bus service for char dham pilgrims from 4 villages in Muzaffarnagar

  India | October 02, 2013 21:14 IST

  Dehradun:  In a gesture to acknowledge their support during the statehood movement in 1990s, Uttarakhand government will provide free bus services to the residents of four villages in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district to undertake pilgrimage