Kerala launches free KSRTC travel scheme for women, transgender personsKerala's UDF government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme. This initiative offers free travel for women and transgender individuals o...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
As women flock to free state buses in Bengal, private operators look for rescue planPrivate bus operators in West Bengal are facing significant revenue losses following the introduction of free travel for women on governmen...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
From tarmac Garba to towel theft: As Indian tourists go viral for all wrong reasons, here are 9 travel rules to avoid becoming the next internet horror storyIndian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide ...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
West Bengal launches Annapurnar Yojana; Rs 3,000 monthly aid to reach 28 lakh womenWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has launched the Annapurna Yojana. The scheme requires fresh form filling to ensure only eligib...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Kerala private bus operators oppose UDF’s free travel scheme for womenKerala's new government plans free bus travel for women on state buses. Private bus operators warn this will hurt their business. They seek...
11 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Free bus travel for women to stop in Delhi if…: Check what you need to do to continue benefitsWomen travelling free on Delhi Transport Corporation and cluster buses will soon need Pink Saheli Smart Cards. The Delhi government is phas...
11 May, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Vinesh flags fear of bias, says govt to be responsible for any incident in GondaWrestler Vinesh Phogat has issued a stern warning to the Indian government regarding her safety at the upcoming National Open Ranking Tourn...
03 May, 2026, 03.05 PM IST
Pink tickets in DTC buses to continue for 3 months; no need to rush for smart cards: Delhi CMDelhi women can continue enjoying free bus travel for three more months using the existing pink ticket system. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta a...
16 Mar, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Smart Travel, Zero Fare: Delhi to unveil Saheli Card for women & transgender commuters - all you need to knowDelhi is set to launch the Saheli Smart Card, offering free bus rides to women and transgender residents aged 12 and above on DTC and clust...
09 Jul, 2025, 03.30 PM IST
Free bus ride to be limited to Delhi women, smart cards to be issuedThe Delhi government will introduce a lifetime smart card for women's free bus rides, replacing the pink ticket system. The new digital tra...
03 Apr, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Pink power on the move; Delhi's free bus passes for women take offPink passes for women on DTC and cluster buses have grown since the Delhi government launched the free travel scheme on October 29, 2019. T...
14 Oct, 2024, 02.09 PM IST
Congress will implement Karnataka model in other states, says Priyanka Gandhi after free bus travel for women kicks offAll five promises are estimated to cost upwards of Rs 60,000 crore to the government, but Karnataka’s finances have already been under grea...
14 Jun, 2023, 04.08 PM IST
Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023: Free entry tickets for women, tickets go on saleWomen Premier League 2023 will start on March 4, the first match will be played between Gujarat Giants and Mumbai Indians in DY Patil Stadi...
02 Mar, 2023, 08.13 AM IST
Kejriwal boards buses to get feedback about free-ride schemeOver 4.7 lakh women availed pink tickets for free ride on the first day of the women's free-ride scheme. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal boarded t...
30 Oct, 2019, 02.14 PM IST
Free bus ride scheme for women begins in DelhiThe government has released notifications to make travel free for women in all Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses on the b...
29 Oct, 2019, 01.09 PM IST
ET View: Free travel for women is myopic politics that would harm the poorPublic funds should be used for whatever brings the most social good.
03 Jun, 2019, 05.19 PM IST
Congress best in fielding women candidates, BSP worstData from past six elections shows an unwillingness by top five national parties - BJP, Congress, CPI, CPM and BSP - to give tickets to wom...
14 Mar, 2019, 10.22 AM IST