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Delhi government seeks suggestions on free commute plan for women

The government said the move will ensure the safety of women in the city

The Telegraph New Delhi Published 05.06.19, 10:42 AM
Every day, thousands of women use public transport for their commute.

Every day, thousands of women use public transport for their commute. Flickr

The Delhi government has invited suggestions from people on its proposed scheme to make 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.

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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 ndelhiwomensafety@gmail.com, or to the chairman, DDC, Delhi Govt., 33, Shamnath Marg, Delhi-110054.

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