NEW DELHI: Women will be able to travel for free in Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses and cluster buses from Tuesday. The day marks the occasion of 'Bhaidooj' when women, wanting to commute via bus services in Delhi will not have to shell out a penny.
Congratulating Delhi, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called it "a historic step for women safety and empowerment". "Congratulations Delhi !!! This is a historic step for women safety and empowerment," he tweeted
Speaking on the safety arrangements made ahead of the commencement of free bus service on the festival, CM Kejriwal on Monday had said, "Bus marshals will be deployed in all buses in Delhi from tomorrow for safety of the public, especially women. About 13,000 bus marshals have been recruited for this |
