Free bus travel for women in Uttar Pradesh on Raksha Bandhan

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the state government will offer free transportation to women on Raksha Bandhan in all category of buses. The free transportation service will remain effective for 24 hours starting from midnight of August 2 till midnight of August 3.

Lucknow: For the festival of Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has announced free travel for women in its buses of all categories.

The free bus travel for women, announced by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday is applicable from midnight of August 2 to midnight of August 3.

According to an official release, in view of the festival, Rakhi vendors and sweets shops will remain open on Sunday.

Instructions have also been given to the police for intensive patrolling on the occasion.

Chief Minister Yogi further directed the officials to ensure that the protocol for COVID-19, including social distancing norms should be followed on Raksha Bandhan.

It is to be noted that Rakshan Bandhan will be celebrated on August 3 this year.

(ANI Report)