Uttar Pradesh offers free bus travel for women over 60
India
Starting August 26, 2026, women above 60 in Uttar Pradesh can ride state-run busses for free.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will kick off the scheme in Lucknow, making good on a major BJP election promise to support senior women's mobility across the state.
Scheme to cost ₹330cr for UPSRTC
The scheme is set to cost the government ₹330 crore, covering lost revenue for UPSRTC.
A recent survey found that about 100,000 women over 60 already use these busses daily, making up nearly 33% of the ridership.
To hop on board for free, Aadhar will be used as the age identifier while issuing tickets.
The move is also seen as an effort to reach out to women voters ahead of the assembly elections due early 2027.