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The Print
5 days ago
- The Print
UP free bus travel scheme: Number of passengers expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday
The Yogi Adityanath government has offered free travel to women in the state on Raksha Bandhan on UPSRTC buses from August 8 to 10. This facility is also being provided to a single co-traveller accompanying the woman. According to the Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), up to 70 per cent of the total passengers are expected to be availing the government's free travel initiative, the UP government said in a statement on Sunday. Lucknow, Aug 10 (PTI) The number of bus passengers is expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday following the Uttar Pradesh government's free bus travel scheme for women on Raksha Bandhan. UPSRTC MD Masoom Ali Sarwar said the buses usually carry 14 to15 lakh passengers every day, but in just the first two days of Raksha Bandhan, the numbers surged past 50 lakh. The 66-hour free travel 'Samman Ka Tohfa' offered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during Raksha Bandhan started at 6 am on August 8. On August 8, 19.5 lakh passengers availed the free service, while 31.7 lakh passengers travelled on August 9, suggesting a spike of 210 per cent than the normal. By 12.50 pm on August 10, 13 lakh passengers had already travelled, and by midnight, this number is estimated to reach 25 lakh. At major bus stations like Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Etawah, special duty staff were deployed due to the large number of passengers. He also said that an incentive scheme for drivers and conductors has been implemented. Meanwhile, lakhs of women in the state who benefited from this facility thanked Chief Minister Adityanath for this 'gift'. Sandhya, traveling from Jhansi bus depot, said that the Yogi Adityanath government has taken a good step, making women feel positive. At Moradabad bus depot, Jeetu said this initiative is benefiting millions of women and thanked the chief minister. PTI NAV MNK MNK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hans India
5 days ago
- Hans India
Uttar Pradesh: Record 75 lakh women, kin benefit from free bus travel on Rakhi
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's Raksha Bandhan free bus scheme for women has set a new passenger record this year, with the number of beneficiaries nearing 75 lakh on Sunday, an official said. According to Parivahan Nigam, up to 70 per cent of the total passengers are expected to be availing the government's free travel initiative that was valid for three days from August 8. The Yogi government had offered free travel to women and their single co-traveller in the in Parivahan Nigam buses. Launched in 2017, the free bus travel scheme for women on Raksha Bandhan has, over the past eight years, benefitted 1.23 lakh women. Parivahan Nigam MD Masoom Ali Sarwar said the buses usually carry 14–15 lakh passengers every day, but in just the first two days of Raksha Bandhan, the numbers surged past 50 lakh. The 66-hour free travel 'Samman Ka Tohfa' offered by CM Adityanath during Raksha Bandhan started at 6 am on August 8 and saw heavy passenger crowds. On August 8, 19.5 lakh passengers availed the free service, while 31.7 lakh passengers travelled on August 9, suggesting a spike of 210 per cent more passengers than normal. By 12,50 p.m. on August 10, 13 lakh passengers had already travelled, and by midnight, this number was estimated to reach 25 lakh, he said. Sarwar also stated that on the Chief Minister's instructions, from 6 a.m. on August 8 to midnight on August 10, free travel was provided to women in all categories of roadways buses. During this period, additional buses were operated as needed, and all contractual buses were also brought into service, he said. At major bus stations like Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Etawah, special duty staff were deployed due to the large number of passengers. He also said that an incentive scheme for drivers and conductors has been implemented, under which Rs 1,200 will be paid for completing 1,800 km of operation, and an additional Rs 0.55 per kilometre will be given for working continuously for six days. The technical staff present on all three days will also be given a lump sum incentive of Rs 500. Staff and supervisors who maintain good operational arrangements will be honoured with Rs 5,000 per station. Lakhs of women in the state who benefited from this facility thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for this gift. They said this initiative by the Yogi government is not just a passenger facility, but a symbol of women's empowerment and respect. It has not only enhanced the joy of Raksha Bandhan but also given an assurance of safe, accessible, and respectful travel. Sandhya, traveling from Jhansi bus depot, said that the Yogi government has taken a good step, making women feel very positive. At Moradabad bus depot, woman passenger Jeetu said that this initiative is benefiting millions of women and expressed heartfelt thanks to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Sisters from the Muslim community also availed this facility along with one co-traveller and thanked the Yogi government.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Economic Times
UP free bus travel scheme: Number of passengers expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday
Synopsis The Uttar Pradesh government's free bus travel scheme for women on Raksha Bandhan is expected to benefit 75 lakh passengers by Sunday midnight. UPSRTC anticipates that up to 70% of passengers will utilize the initiative, with numbers surging past 50 lakh in the first two days. PTI The number of bus passengers is expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday following the Uttar Pradesh government's free bus travel scheme for women on Raksha Bandhan. According to the Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation (UPSRTC), up to 70 per cent of the total passengers are expected to be availing the government's free travel initiative, the UP government said in a statement on Yogi Adityanath government has offered free travel to women in the state on Raksha Bandhan on UPSRTC buses from August 8 to 10. This facility is also being provided to a single co-traveller accompanying the woman. UPSRTC MD Masoom Ali Sarwar said the buses usually carry 14 to15 lakh passengers every day, but in just the first two days of Raksha Bandhan, the numbers surged past 50 lakh. The 66-hour free travel 'Samman Ka Tohfa' offered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during Raksha Bandhan started at 6 am on August 8. On August 8, 19.5 lakh passengers availed the free service, while 31.7 lakh passengers travelled on August 9, suggesting a spike of 210 per cent than the normal. By 12.50 pm on August 10, 13 lakh passengers had already travelled, and by midnight, this number is estimated to reach 25 lakh. At major bus stations like Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Etawah, special duty staff were deployed due to the large number of also said that an incentive scheme for drivers and conductors has been lakhs of women in the state who benefited from this facility thanked Chief Minister Adityanath for this "gift".Sandhya, traveling from Jhansi bus depot, said that the Yogi Adityanath government has taken a good step, making women feel positive. At Moradabad bus depot, Jeetu said this initiative is benefiting millions of women and thanked the chief minister. PTI
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
UP free bus travel scheme: Number of passengers expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday
Lucknow, The number of bus passengers is expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday following the Uttar Pradesh government's free bus travel scheme for women on Raksha Bandhan. UP free bus travel scheme: Number of passengers expected to hit 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday According to the Uttar Pradesh State Roadways Transport Corporation , up to 70 per cent of the total passengers are expected to be availing the government's free travel initiative, the UP government said in a statement on Sunday. The Yogi Adityanath government has offered free travel to women in the state on Raksha Bandhan on UPSRTC buses from August 8 to 10. This facility is also being provided to a single co-traveller accompanying the woman. UPSRTC MD Masoom Ali Sarwar said the buses usually carry 14 to15 lakh passengers every day, but in just the first two days of Raksha Bandhan, the numbers surged past 50 lakh. The 66-hour free travel 'Samman Ka Tohfa' offered by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during Raksha Bandhan started at 6 am on August 8. On August 8, 19.5 lakh passengers availed the free service, while 31.7 lakh passengers travelled on August 9, suggesting a spike of 210 per cent than the normal. By 12.50 pm on August 10, 13 lakh passengers had already travelled, and by midnight, this number is estimated to reach 25 lakh. At major bus stations like Ghaziabad, Moradabad, Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Saharanpur, Agra, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Etawah, special duty staff were deployed due to the large number of passengers. He also said that an incentive scheme for drivers and conductors has been implemented. Meanwhile, lakhs of women in the state who benefited from this facility thanked Chief Minister Adityanath for this "gift". Sandhya, traveling from Jhansi bus depot, said that the Yogi Adityanath government has taken a good step, making women feel positive. At Moradabad bus depot, Jeetu said this initiative is benefiting millions of women and thanked the chief minister. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
UP govt sets record: 50 lakh pax travelled free in 2 days
Uttar Pradesh government's Raksha Bandhan free bus travel scheme set a new record this year, with over 50 lakh passengers availing the facility in just the first two days. The number is expected to reach 75 lakh by midnight on Sunday, according to Parivahan Nigam, which said nearly 70% of the total passengers were women travelling under the state's 'Samman Ka Tohfa' initiative. On August 8, 19.5 lakh travelled free, 31.7 lakh on August 9; total may touch 75 lakh in three days. (Sourced) The scheme, offering free travel in Parivahan Nigam buses from August 8 to 10, also extends to one co-traveller accompanying a woman, as per a press release. Parivahan Nigam MD Masoom Ali Sarwar said buses usually carry 14-15 lakh passengers daily, but on festival days, a sharp surge is witnessed. On August 8, 19.5 lakh passengers availed the service, while 31.7 lakh travelled on August 9. By 12:50 pm on August 10, 13 lakh passengers had already travelled, with the day's tally expected to reach 25 lakh. The scheme covers all categories of roadways buses. Additional and contractual buses were pressed into service, and special staff were deployed at major bus stations. An incentive plan was introduced for drivers and conductors, offering ₹1,200 for completing 1,800 km of operation and ₹0.55 per km for continuous work over six consecutive days. Eight-year record Launched in 2017, the scheme has so far benefited 1.23 crore women, with the government spending ₹101.42 crore. The highest turnout was in 2023, when over 29 lakh women travelled free. Officials say it particularly benefits women from rural, backward, and low-income groups, offering them safe and accessible travel during the festival.
