UP Extends Free Bus Travel To Women Above 60; Aadhaar, Voter ID Enough To Avail Facility
Lucknow, August 28: The Yogi Government has started the facility of free travel in ordinary buses of the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation for women aged 60 years and above across the state. As another major relief for these women, the government has decided that they will not have to wait for any special card to avail themselves of this facility. Eligible women passengers will be…
Lucknow, August 28 - The Yogi Government has introduced a free bus travel scheme for women aged 60 and above in Uttar Pradesh. The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSTC) will provide complimentary rides to eligible passengers, eliminating the need for a special card. To qualify, women must show their Aadhaar Card or Voter ID Card to the conductor upon boarding.
The conductor will verify the passenger's age using the date of birth on the document, then issue a zero-value ticket via an ETIM machine. This scheme, known as the 'Lokmata Ahilyabai Matru Shakti Yatra Yojana', is set to commence on Friday, August 28. The free travel applies to both UPSTC-operated and contracted buses. The Transport Corporation will issue a zero-value ticket for each journey, ensuring a digital record of the ride on the MIS/cloud-based server.
While a smart card will be issued separately for eligible beneficiaries, it is not mandatory for immediate access to the scheme. All conductors have been briefed on the eligibility criteria and verification process under the scheme.
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