Delhi govt announces free bus travel for transgender community.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on February 5, 2021, that the Delhi government will offer free travel on Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and cluster buses to the transgender community. This decision comes after a petition filed by transgender individual Amit Juyal sought legal recognition for members of the transgender community as "third gender" to avail of free travel on DTC buses. Similar to the free travel scheme for women, which began in October 2019, the Transport Department will work with each District Magistrate to assess the number of transgender individuals and issue "third gender" passes. The initiative aims to address the neglect faced by the transgender community in the social environment.

February 05, 2024
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