Special camps in women's colleges for pink bus passes
Patna: The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) will soon organise special camps in all major women's colleges across Patna to issue monthly bus passes. Institutions like Patna Women's College and JD Women's College have already been identified for the camps.
The initiative aims to encourage more women commuters, especially students and working professionals, to use the dedicated bus service. "This step will ensure that more women avail of safe and reliable transport within the city," said a BSRTC official.
Monthly passes for the pink bus service can be availed both online and offline. To apply online, users will have to download the 'Chalo' mobile app. Working women are required to upload an Aadhaar card and a photo, while students must additionally submit a valid college ID.
"Online passes will be issued within a day," the official added.
Offline passes, on the other hand, are issued on the spot but come with an extra Rs 20 charge. The pass costs Rs 550 for working women and Rs 450 for students.
The announcement came after BSRTC conducted a one-day pass registration camp near Patna Zoo on Wednesday.
Currently, eight pink buses operate across Patna under BSRTC.
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