Great news for senior citizens in Chennai Metro City: Free Bus Travel from today!
Posted on: 15/Feb/2021 11:51:13 AM
The State Government of Tamil Nadu has permitted the Chennai Metro City Bus Service - Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) - to issue free bus pass/travel tokens to senior citizens.
The distribution of tokens to elderly commuters will be recommenced after the rather long gap of nearly 13 months (Due to the raging coronavirus pandemic and the preventive measure of the lockdown imposition).
This was a part of the scheme that was introduced in February 2016. Senior citizens above the age of 60 years will be able to avail free travel on MTC buses 10 times a month. MTC has informed that about 3.51 lakh senior citizens benefitted from the scheme, until January 2020.
Tokens will be issued for six months from February to July and to renew them or apply for fresh tokens, beneficiaries may submit the application form along with proof of their age and address at any of the 21 depots in the city
The free travel pass can be availed for all non-air-conditioned buses.
