Archive · 8 Aug 2025
States Announce Free Bus Travel for Women on Raksha Bandhan
Several states are giving women free bus rides for Raksha Bandhan!
Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh are participating.
Uttar Pradesh offers free rides for three days, Haryana for a shorter period, and Rajasthan for two days.
Madhya Pradesh provides free city bus travel in Bhopal and Indore, plus some extra cash for women.
These initiatives aim to assist women in visiting their families and celebrating the festival.
Several states are offering free bus rides for women to celebrate Raksha Bandhan in 2025.
Uttar Pradesh offers free travel on UPSRTC and city buses from August 8 to August 10.
Haryana provides free bus rides for women and children under 15 from August 8 (12 PM) to August 9 (midnight).
Rajasthan offers complimentary travel on state-run buses on August 9 and 10.
Madhya Pradesh provides free city bus rides in Bhopal and Indore on August 9, plus cash benefits.
- Who
- Women and children (in some states).
- What
- Free bus rides for women during Raksha Bandhan.
- When
- Specific dates vary by state, primarily August 8-10, 2025.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Tricity area.
- Why
- To ease travel for women celebrating Raksha Bandhan.
- Event
- Raksha Bandhan 2025
- Benefit
- Free Bus Travel for Women
- States Offering
- Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula
- Uttar Pradesh Dates
- August 8-10
- Haryana Dates
- August 8 (12 PM) - August 9 (midnight)
- Rajasthan Dates
- August 9-10
- Madhya Pradesh
- Free city buses in Bhopal and Indore
Sources
UT announces free bus travel for women passengers on Rakhi
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Free Bus Travel For Women On Raksha Bandhan
Free bus travel for women and their companions for 3 days in UP on Raksha Bandhan
Free bus travel for women and their companions for 3 days in UP on Raksha Bandhan
Raksha Bandhan 2025: Free Bus Rides For Women Announced In These States. Check Full List And Dates