Free bus rides for Delhi women in DTC buses on Bhai Duj

October 22, 2014 19:39

Delhi Transport Corporation has decided to provide free ride for women in its buses on the occassion of Bhai Duj.

"DTC will provide free ride for women passengers in its all non-AC buses plying in Delhi and NCR on the occasion of Bhai Duj on October 25," DTC spokesperson R S Minhas said.

Minhas said that the women passengers would be allowed to take free rides on DTC's non AC buses between 8 am to 5 pm on that day.

"However, free-ride service for women passengers will not be available on AC and Inter-state buses which are destined to the towns beyond NCR.

According to DTC, to cater the extra rush of the passengers on Bhai Duj, maximum number of buses will be put on road for the convenience of the passengers. Regional Managers and Depot Managers have been instructed to remain mobile in their operational area to ensure availability of adequate number of buses at heavy loading points.

"Traffic supervisory staff will also be deputed for the convenience of the passengers, he added.

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