Free rides for women on DTC, cluster buses from October 29: CM Kejriwal

Kejriwal said free rides for women on all DTC and cluster buses will ensure their safety

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Press Trust of India New Delhi
1 min read Last Updated : Aug 15 2019 | 1:55 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Thursday that rides on DTC and cluster buses will be free for women from October 29 on the occasion of Bhaiya Dooj. 

He made the announcement at the Delhi government's Independence Day event at Chhatrasal Stadium.
 

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"On the day of Raksha Bandhan, I want to give gift to our sisters that there will be free rides for women on all DTC (Delhi Transport Corporation) and cluster buses from October 29, which will ensure their safety," Kejriwal said. 

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Topics :AAPArvind KejriwalDTCwomen safety

First Published: Aug 15 2019 | 12:05 PM IST

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