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Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Approves Free Lifetime Travel for Senior Women
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 08:37 PM
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The Uttar Pradesh cabinet has cleared a new scheme that will provide senior women with free lifetime travel on state transport services.
During a recent cabinet meeting, the Uttar Pradesh government gave the green light to a scheme that will grant senior women free travel for life on state‑run transport. The decision, reported by The Economic Times, marks a significant step toward enhancing mobility for elderly women in the state.
Under the plan, women aged 60 and above will be eligible to use buses, local trains and other state‑operated services without paying a fare. The scheme is expected to be funded through the state budget and will be implemented through existing transport authorities.
State officials said the initiative aims to improve safety and independence for senior women, allowing them easier access to healthcare, markets and social activities. Registration details and the rollout schedule are slated to be announced in the coming weeks.
The move reflects the Uttar Pradesh government's broader focus on welfare schemes targeting vulnerable groups, and it aligns with similar initiatives in other Indian states aimed at supporting the elderly population.
Under the plan, women aged 60 and above will be eligible to use buses, local trains and other state‑operated services without paying a fare. The scheme is expected to be funded through the state budget and will be implemented through existing transport authorities.
State officials said the initiative aims to improve safety and independence for senior women, allowing them easier access to healthcare, markets and social activities. Registration details and the rollout schedule are slated to be announced in the coming weeks.
The move reflects the Uttar Pradesh government's broader focus on welfare schemes targeting vulnerable groups, and it aligns with similar initiatives in other Indian states aimed at supporting the elderly population.