Chandigarh, Punjab, March 31: The Punjab government on Wednesday passed a scheme that will allow free travel to all women in all government-run buses within the state.

As per a statement, Punjab CM Cp. Amarinder Singh had announced the free travel scheme in the Vidhan Sabha on March 5.

The scheme will benefit over 1.31 crore women/girls across the Punjab state. All women will now be able to avail free bus travel in government-owned buses, including Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC), Punjab Roadways Buses (PUNBUS) and City Bus Services operated by local bodies.

However, the scheme is not applicable to government-owned AC buses, Volvo buses and HVAC buses. This scheme is will benefit…All girl students who face difficulties due to the high cost of daily transport. Working women, who have to travel considerable distances to their workplace. All other women to engage in any economic activity,” the statement said.

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