The Uttar Pradesh government announced a scheme to provide free travel in UP State Roadways (UPSRTC) buses for women aged 60 years and above, as announced on August 5, 2026. This initiative aims to improve mobility and quality of life for senior women citizens in India's most populous state. UP's bus network spans over 12,000 routes. Similar schemes have been implemented by Delhi (pink bus passes), Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan for women at lower age thresholds. CM Yogi Adityanath described it as part of UP government's commitment to 'Mahila Sashaktikaran' (women's empowerment).
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Uttar Pradesh to Provide Free Travel in State Roadways Buses for Women Aged 60 Years and Above — CM Yogi Adityanath
Key Points
- The Uttar Pradesh government announced a scheme to provide free travel in UP State Roadways (UPSRTC) buses for women aged 60 years and above, as announced on August 5, 2026
- This initiative aims to improve mobility and quality of life for senior women citizens in India's most populous state
- UP's bus network spans over 12,000 routes
- Similar schemes have been implemented by Delhi (pink bus passes), Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan for women at lower age thresholds
- CM Yogi Adityanath described it as part of UP government's commitment to 'Mahila Sashaktikaran' (women's empowerment)
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• UP: free travel for women aged 60+ in State Roadways (UPSRTC) buses (announced August 5, 2026) • CM Yogi Adityanath (BJP); UP: India's most populous state (24 crore+); 12,000+ UPSRTC routes • Similar schemes: Delhi (pink passes), Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan (at various age thresholds) • UPSRTC: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation; one of India's largest STCs
