A number of Indian cities and states are offering significant travel concessions to women to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, 2025. This year’s theme is ‘Accelerate Action,’ and these offers come under the purview of the theme. From Pune Metro to buses in Rajasthan, here are some of the most attractive travel discounts that women of our country can avail of on this international Women’s Day.
Four Women’s Day Travel Discounts To Avail Of This Year
Rajasthan Roadways will provide completely free bus travel for women throughout the state on 8th March from midnight until 11:59 PM. This offer applies exclusively to ordinary and express buses operating within state boundaries.
It also does not include air-conditioned buses and Volvo services. For interstate journeys, the free travel benefit applies only to the portion within Rajasthan, with normal fares resuming once crossing state lines. In Maharashtra, a number of initiatives have been announced.
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation or the MTDC is offering 50 per cent discounts for women staying at its resorts from 1st-8th March. Tourism Minister Shambhuraj Desai noted that over 1,500 women benefited from this scheme last year.
Other Offers To Avail Of Until March 8, 2025
Bookings open on 1st March via the MTDC website. The Vasai Virar City Municipal Corporation or the VVCMC will provide free bus transport for women on its municipal network throughout 8th March.
Pune Metro has reduced its Metro Card price for women from ₹118 to ₹20. Applications for this discount can be submitted until 8th March through e-forms on the Maha Metro website or by scanning QR codes at stations. The cards enable quicker payment and are valid for all stations.
These initiatives aim to promote women’s mobility, recognition and empowerment whilst encouraging the use of public transport. Officials emphasise that these programmes reflect government commitments to women’s welfare and making travel more accessible and enjoyable for women across the country.
Which of these offers do you find most useful and which of these offers do you think more cities should give? Let us know in the comments section below!
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