Delhi Government Proposes Free Bus Travel and Metro Discounts for Students

Arvind Kejriwal announces free bus rides for all students and seeks central approval for a 50% metro fare concession ahead of Delhi elections.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has pledged free bus travel for all students if the AAP retains power in the upcoming assembly elections.
The proposal includes a 50% concession on Delhi Metro fares for students, pending approval from the central government.
Kejriwal has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, suggesting the cost of the metro fare subsidy be equally shared by the Delhi and central governments.
The initiative aims to alleviate transportation costs for students, particularly those from economically weaker backgrounds, to support their education.
The free bus travel program will expand an existing scheme that currently benefits women in Delhi, promoting equal access to public transportation for all students.