West Bengal government notifies free bus travel for women in State-run buses from June 1
The West Bengal government has announced free bus travel for women on State-run buses starting June 1, 2026. This initiative aims to promote women's empowerment and improve access to public transportation. Eligible women will receive a smart card for this purpose, while interim measures will allow travel with valid identification until the cards are issued.
- ▪The scheme will be implemented from June 1, 2026.
- ▪Women can apply for a smart card through local government offices.
- ▪Conductors will issue 'zero value tickets' to women after verifying their identity documents.
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The West Bengal government has notified free bus travel for women in all State government-run buses from June 1, 2026, as part of a scheme aimed at enhancing women's empowerment and improving access to public transport.According to a notification issued by the State Transport Department on May 21, women commuters will be eligible for free travel in both short-route and long-route State-run buses operating in West Bengal.Also Read | Free ride for women: KSRTC introduces gender ticketing in KeralaThe Transport Department notification said a smart card with QR code, photograph, and beneficiary details will be issued to all eligible women upon application through the concerned BDO or SDO offices.It said the smart card shall be issued to women of the State based on supporting documents such as…
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