CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s announcement on Wednesday that the State government would soon provide free travel in State-run buses for women above the age of 60, triggered a ‘freebie’ retort from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Detailed explanation-2: -To encourage women to travel in Delhi Transport Corporation-DTC and Cluster Buses, Delhi Government has given an advantage of free bus travel for women.

Detailed explanation-3: -In May 2021, the Tamil Nadu government launched a scheme that made public city and town buses (with certain caveats) free for women. While the rides are completely free (with no restrictions on the number of trips per day or month), the scheme is applicable only on ‘white board’ buses.

Detailed explanation-4: -In a bid to relax such a hassle and provide a safer environment for women, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced free travel in state buses for all women for 48 hours on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan.

Detailed explanation-5: -“As a result, I have to think twice before spending money on my family’s needs. But now I can do it with ease. I plan to use my savings for family outings and small investments,” he said. In the Delhi Budget 2022-23, the government allocated ₹250 crore to continue its scheme of free bus rides for women.