Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the Delhi government intended to subsidise travel in public transport for women commuters in the Capital. While the modalities of the scheme were still being worked out, the government intended to allow them free travel on metro trains and State-run buses “by August-September,” Mr. Kejriwal said. Multiple government sources, however, pointed out that the move would require a nod from the Lieutenant Governor as well as the Centre which is an equal partner with the Delhi government in relation to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation. Benefits 8 lakh womenAccording to Mr. Kejriwal, as many as 8 lakh women constituted the estimated daily commuter force of 25 lakh passengers on the Delhi Metro and around one lakh more were expected to be added. “This step will perhaps add an extra one lakh women passengers [or 10%] to the existing daily ridership.

Source: The Hindu June 03, 2019 10:35 UTC