Delhi govt invites suggestions on free commute plan for women

NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has invited suggestions from people on its proposed scheme to make the commute for women free in buses and Metro trains and asked them to submit these by June 15. "The government has sought people's suggestions for its free-ride scheme for women in buses and Metro trains till June 15," an official said.

On Tuesday, deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia took a bus ride to get feedback from passengers about the proposed scheme. Sisodia said he did not find "even one citizen" who opposed the idea. The government has said that the move will ensure the safety of women in the city.

According to the transport department, people can send in their suggestions to [email protected], or to the chairman, DDC, Delhi Govt., 33, Shamnath Marg, Delhi-110054.

However, women in Delhi will have to wait for at least two more months before they can avail free rides in metro, DTC buses and cluster buses, under the new proposal rolled out the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, which aims to provide free travel to women in the city. "If women and children feel safe while travelling, then to arrange money for the same is the responsibility of the government and we will do it. If the government is spending the taxpayers' money on the safety of women, I do not know what problem BJP has with it," Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said."It will take two months to implement it," he said.

The Deputy CM on Tuesday took a ride on DTC bus to get feedback from commuters about the Delhi government's ambitious plan to provide free rides to women.

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP dispensation in Delhi on Monday announced free ride for women in all DTC buses, cluster buses and Delhi Metro trains aimed at providing a safe travel experience to them.