Chandigarh, Apr 1 (UNI) Punjab Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Aruna Chaudhary on Thursday clarified that the free bus travel facility for women introduced by the state government would be applicable in government buses such as PRTC and Punjab Roadways plying from any corner of the state of Punjab to Chandigarh and vice-versa.
Expressing gratitude towards Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh for fulfilling his commitment to provide free bus travel for women, Ms Chaudhary informed that the department of social security, women and child development would be the nodal department and would be entrusted with the responsibility of the proper implementation of the scheme in synergy with the transport department.
"Under the scheme, women residents of Punjab would be provided free travel facility in Punjab Roadways Transport Corporation (PRTC), Punjab Roadways Buses (PUNBUS), city buses of the local government department and other government owned buses", said the Minister, clarifying that the scheme would not be applicable in AC, Volvo and HVAC buses.