Free Travel Pass

Providing Free Travel Facility to Students by Giving 100% Concession in Bus Fare

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ports and Transport Department

Department: Ports and Transport Department

Nodal department: Ports and Transport Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Target beneficiaries: Students, Girls

Tags: Students, Free Travel, Education, Rural Areas, Bus Services, Gujarat, Transport, State Scheme, Concession, Public Transport, Government Scheme, Accessibility

Details

This scheme provides a 100% free travel pass to students studying in primary schools, middle schools, higher secondary schools, colleges, polytechnic colleges, and technical education institutes. It is aimed at students traveling from rural areas to nearby cities or villages using State Transport (ST) buses. The scheme has been in effect since September 1, 2007, and offers fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly passes based on the academic session's completion date.

Benefits

  • - 100% free travel pass for eligible students
  • Access to rural local and express bus services
  • Passes available on a fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly basis
  • 100% free travel pass for eligible students
  • Access to rural local and express bus services
  • Passes available on a fortnightly, monthly, or quarterly basis

Eligibility

All students studying in primary, middle, higher secondary, colleges, polytechnic colleges, and technical education institutes. Applicable to students traveling from rural areas.

Application Process

Online

Students can obtain the application form from all GSRTC depots and submit it to the nearest depot or bus station. The application form is free of cost.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

  1. Check eligibility criteria
  2. Collect required documents
  3. Fill the application form
  4. Submit the application online or at the relevant office
  5. Track application status