Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Uttarakhand Announces Free Bus Travel for Women During Raksha Bandhan
Uttarakhand has announced free bus rides for women during Raksha Bandhan.
The free travel will be available on August 28 and 29, 2026.
It applies to buses run by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation.
Women travelling within Uttarakhand will not need to pay a fare.
Many women travel to their parents’ homes during this festival.
The government says the plan will make those trips easier and less expensive.
The state government will pay the transport corporation for the missed fares.
Officials have told the transport corporation to prepare for the program.
Women can travel free on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses within the state on August 28 and 29, 2026.
The state government has granted women a 100% fare exemption on eligible journeys.
The measure is intended to help women travel to parental homes and visit relatives during Raksha Bandhan.
The Uttarakhand government will reimburse the transport corporation for the cost of free travel.
Transport authorities have been instructed to begin preparations and implement the order immediately.
- Who
- The Uttarakhand government, the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation, and women travelling within the state.
- What
- A 100% fare exemption for women on eligible Uttarakhand Transport Corporation bus journeys.
- When
- August 28 and 29, 2026, during Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- Within Uttarakhand on buses operated by the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation.
- Why
- To ease festival travel, support women’s mobility, and provide financial relief.
- Travel benefit
- Women receive free travel on eligible UTC bus journeys.
- Fare exemption
- 100% of the bus fare is exempted.
- Dates
- August 28 and 29, 2026.
- Coverage
- Journeys within Uttarakhand on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses.
- Funding
- The state government will reimburse the Uttarakhand Transport Corporation.
- Responsible official
- The order was issued by Additional Secretary Reena Joshi.