Raksha Bandhan 2025 will be celebrated in India tomorrow, Saturday, August 9. To make the occasion even more special, several state governments have announced free bus rides for women to mark the festival. Here’s the complete list and details of these free bus services so you can plan your travel hassle-free.
Several States To Offer Free Bus Rides To Celebrate Raksha Bandhan 2025
India sees many women visiting their brothers and families annually during the Rakhi celebrations. To ease travel and reduce inconvenience, several Indian states have announced free bus rides for them.
As per a report by NDTV, some services will also be free for children. These free bus services will allow passengers to travel with convenience and safety during Raksha Bandhan 2025, which will be celebrated tomorrow. Here is the complete list.
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List Of States Offering Free Bus Rides For Women
1. Uttar Pradesh- 3 Days Of Free Travel For Women
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced free bus rides for women for three days. The offer, valid from August 8 to August 10, applies to UPSRTC and city buses on both urban and rural routes. Additional buses will also be deployed to manage the surge in passenger traffic on the day of Rakhi.
2. Haryana- Free Travel For One Day For Women & Children
Announced by Transport Minister Anil Vij, Haryana will offer free bus services to women and children under the age of 15. These free bus rides will start from 12 pm on August 8 and will run until midnight on August 9. This Raksha Bandhan 2025 free bus ride offer is valid for intrastate buses, including those operating to Delhi and Chandigarh.
3. Rajasthan- Free Travel For 2 Days
Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced that women will be able to avail themselves of free bus rides within Rajasthan on August 9 and 10. This offer will be valid on all state-run buses.
4. Madhya Pradesh- Free Bus Rides In City With Cash Benefits
In Bhopal and Indore, women can enjoy free travel on city buses on August 9. Eligible women under the Ladli Behna Yojana will also receive a ₹1,500 Raksha Bandhan bonus and a ₹250 festive gift.
5. Uttarakhand & Tricity Area- Continuing Its Tradition
Uttarakhand is known for offering free bus rides to women and children on Raksha Bandhan every year. This offer is provided by the state government corporation. Women in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula (Tricity) will also enjoy free bus services within the city on Saturday.
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Other states like Punjab and Karnataka already offer free year-round bus rides to women. Offering free bus rides to women during Raksha Bandhan 2025 is a great initiative. What do you think?
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