Free bus ride
- Hyderabad
Plea in Telangana HC challenges free bus scheme for women
Hyderabad: A petition has been filed in Telangana High Court against the Mahalakshmi Scheme that allows women and transgender people to ride TSRTC buses free of cost in the state. The petition…
- Telangana
Telangana: More auto drivers die of suicide since launch of Mahalaxmi scheme
Hyderabad: After the launch of the ‘Mahalakshmi‘ free bus ride scheme for women in Telangana, as many as thirteen autorickshaw drivers have died by suicide or cardiac arrest between December 24, 2023,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 31% more women use TSRTC buses since Mahalakshmi launch
Hyderabad: Nearly 31% more women have been using Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) buses for commuting in Hyderabad since the Mahalakshmi scheme was introduced by the Congress government, a recent survey…
- News
Telangana man protests demanding 50% seats for men in TSRTC buses
Nizamabad: In a surprising turn of events, a Telangana man protested by blocking buses near Armoor Bus Station on Saturday morning demanding reservation for men in state-run buses. He demanded that 50% of…
- Top Stories
Free bus ride for women affects auto drivers’ income in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Auto rickshaw drivers are threatening to go on a strike in protest against the Mahalaxmi free travel scheme for women introduced by the Congress government in the State. The drivers argue…
- Telangana
Telangana issues GO for free bus travel for women, transgenders
Hyderabad: The government of Telangana has launched free RTC bus travel under the “6 Guarantees – Maha Lakshmi Scheme” for girls, women of all age groups, and transgender persons in Telangana. As…
- Bangalore
Karnataka: Commuters demand more buses as Shakti scheme strains KSRTC
Bengaluru: The ‘Shakti’ scheme, a flagship initiative providing free bus fares for women launched on July 11, has seen remarkable success in increasing the number of passengers across Karnataka. However, the unprecedented…
- Middle East
RTA announces free bus rides that can take you around some Dubai routes; check
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has come with an amazing offer of free rides on electric buses. Say hello to free rides and get ready to catch a glimpse…
- India
‘Conditions apply’: Karnataka govt on free bus rides for women
Bengaluru: The Karnataka government on Monday issued orders for the implementation of ‘Shakti’ scheme under which women can avail free travel in state-run buses with certain conditions, including reservation of 50 per…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Travel in Pushpak buses to get free city bus rides
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) on Tuesday announced a new offer to help passengers reach their destinations from the Hyderabad airport. By producing a ticket as proof of travel…
