Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Announces Free Bus Travel for Elderly Women
Uttar Pradesh has announced free bus rides for women aged over 60.
The offer applies to ordinary buses run by the state roadways.
The decision was made by the state Cabinet.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath chaired the meeting.
The government says the plan will help older women save money.
It also says public transport will become easier for them to use.
Many elderly women travel regularly for different reasons.
Officials estimate that about 88,438 women could benefit every day.
Uttar Pradesh announced free travel for women above 60 in ordinary state-roadway buses.
The decision was made at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
The announcement comes less than a year before the state Assembly elections.
The government said the measure would reduce senior women’s commuting expenses.
An estimated 88,438 women passengers could use the facility each day.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh government and women above 60 years of age.
- What
- Free travel in ordinary state-roadway buses for eligible elderly women.
- When
- Announced on Tuesday, less than a year before the Assembly elections.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, on the state roadways’ ordinary buses.
- Why
- To provide economic relief and make regular public transport more accessible and convenient for senior women.
- Eligibility
- Women above 60 years of age
- Transport covered
- Ordinary buses of the state roadways
- Estimated daily users
- Around 88,438 women passengers
- Decision-making body
- Uttar Pradesh Cabinet
- Chairperson
- Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
- Stated benefit
- Reduced commuting expenses and greater convenience