Delhi cabinet gives 'in principle' nod to free bus travel for women

New Delhi: The Delhi Cabinet on Thursday gave "in principle" approval to its scheme of providing free travel to women in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses.

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The approval was given in a meeting of Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

The scheme will begin from October 29, Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said.

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Women will be able to get free rides using 'single-journey passes' to be available with the bus conductors. Women passengers not willing to have free ride may buy tickets, Gahlot said.

The Delhi Assembly recently approved a supplementary grant of Rs 140 crore to facilitate free ride for women in buses for the current fiscal.

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