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CM Vijay expands free bus travel for women, 84 lakh to benefit daily under Vettri Payanam scheme
Chennai | Oct 02, 2026, 12:11 PM ISTTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has launched the expanded Vettri Payanam scheme, extending free bus travel for women to Express, Limited Stop, Deluxe, Mofussil Ordinary and certain Ghat services. Around 84.32 lakh women are expected to benefit daily.
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Yogi govt approves free lifetime bus travel for women aged 60 and above in big decision
Uttar Pradesh | Aug 25, 2026, 11:47 PM ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Cabinet has approved 24 proposals, including the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana for women above 60. Under the scheme, more than one crore women will be eligible for lifelong free travel in all UPSRTC buses.
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Free bus travel for NEET re-exam candidates in Delhi; know which states made similar announcement
India | May 29, 2026, 06:04 PM ISTThe 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, 08:55 PM ISTKejriwal 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, 11:41 PM ISTIn 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, 08:16 AM 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 | Mar 16, 2026, 06:38 PM ISTUnder 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 | Dec 26, 2025, 07:55 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 22, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTDelhi 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 | Aug 07, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTRaksha 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 | Jul 11, 2025, 02:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Apr 03, 2025, 04:25 PM ISTWomen 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 | Jul 20, 2023, 11:53 PM ISTAccording 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 | Jun 10, 2023, 07:01 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 10, 2022, 01:25 PM ISTFree 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, 07:45 PM ISTAnnouncing 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 | Jan 10, 2021, 08:01 AM ISTAssam 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 | Oct 29, 2019, 01:21 PM ISTBus 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 | Jun 03, 2019, 02:26 PM ISTThe 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 | Oct 02, 2013, 09:14 PM ISTDehradun: 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