Yogi Govt Announces Lifetime Free Bus Rides for Women Above 60
What Happened
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet approved the Lokmata Ahilyabai Matrushakti Yojana, under which women aged 60 and above can travel free for life on all UPSRTC buses. The scheme is expected to benefit more than one crore women, who can avail the facility using Aadhaar, Voter ID or other valid identity documents.
Key Takeaways
The move expands social welfare support for senior citizens by improving mobility, accessibility and financial independence for elderly women, while also carrying significant political and social appeal ahead of upcoming electoral cycles.