1.23 crore women to get free bus rides on Raksha Bandhan in UP
Since 2017, over 1.23 crore women in Uttar Pradesh have availed free bus travel on Raksha Bandhan under CM Yogi Adityanath’s initiative. The Transport Department has spent ₹101.42 crore to ensure safe and respectful travel, especially benefiting rural and low-income women. The scheme continues in 2025, offering free rides from August 8 to 10 midnight.