CM instructs Transport Dept. to roll out free bus pass for women from April 1

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Feb 21, 2023: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has instructed the Transport Department to roll out a free bus pass scheme for working women and girl students with effect from April 1.

 

The said that the new scheme will help women in becoming self-reliant. He also directed the Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) to introduce school buses in the coming academic year.

In his recent Budget, the Chief Minister announced a free bus pass scheme for working women in the organised sector and school buses for the benefit of the students. On Tuesday, he launched Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation’s new premier service “Ambari Utsav” at the Vidhana Soudha.

Mr. Bommai said that in each taluk, at least five school buses should be introduced. He assured that if more financial allocation is required, the State government is ready to provide the same.

Courtesy: The Hindu