More state buses on road for women’s free commute | Kolkata News

Kolkata: West Bengal’s state transport undertakings are scrambling to maximise the number of their buses on the roads following a significant surge in commuters after the state’s announcement of free bus rides for women.Transport officials are rapidly repairing and deploying grounded vehicles. “We are trying to maximise fleet utilization,” a senior transport department official said….

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Women in hills hail free bus ride scheme | Kolkata News

Darjeeling: The state govt’s decision to provide free rides for women on all state-operated buses from June 1 has been widely welcomed across Darjeeling. Women have hailed the scheme, stating that it will substantially cut travel expenses on the crucial Darjeeling-Siliguri route, which many depend on for education, employment, healthcare and regular needs.Approved by the…

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