How the Bus Industry is Celebrating Women’s Day in India: 2025
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the Indian bus industry has introduced several initiatives to recognize and empower female passengers and workers.
From free rides to women-only bus services, various State Transport Units (STUs) and private companies are taking significant steps to ensure safer and more comfortable travel for women.
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YoloBus Launches Women’s Special Service
YoloBus has introduced a Women’s Special Service starting March 7, 2025. This exclusive initiative is designed to provide a safer and more comfortable travel experience for female passengers.
The service, initially available on key routes like Gurgaon-Chandigarh, will feature an all-female crew to ensure security and ease of travel.
Additionally, YoloBus is offering exclusive discounts and loyalty benefits to female travelers, with plans to expand the service based on customer feedback.
Bus ticketing platform AbhiBus is facilitating bookings for this special service by YoloBus.
MTC Chennai Honoring Women in Public Transport
At the ASRTU National Public Bus Transport Excellence Awards 2023-24, held in New Delhi, MTC Chennai recognized the contributions of women in the transport sector. Two outstanding employees were felicitated:
- R. Jothi Kamala Bai – Senior Driver with 14 years of service (Chrompet 1 Depot)
- P. Vendamani – Senior Conductor with 15 years of service (T. Nagar Depot)
They were honored by Dr. Kiran Bedi, IPS (Retd.) & Former Lt. Governor of Puducherry, for their dedication and contribution to public transport.
J&K Government Announces Free Bus Travel for Women
Coinciding with Women’s Day, the J&K Government announced free bus travel for women in all government-owned public transport, including e-buses.
The initiative will begin on April 1, 2025, and was officially unveiled during the presentation of the J&K Budget 2025-26 in the Legislative Assembly.
Free Bus Rides Across Multiple STUs
Several State Transport Undertakings (STUs) have also launched free bus services for women on Women’s Day as a gesture of appreciation. These include:
- MBMT – Ladies Free Bus Ride on Tejaswini Buses
- PMPML – Free Service across 13 routes in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad
- CRUT Bhubaneswar – Offering complimentary rides
- BMTC Bengaluru – Providing free travel on all buses, including Airport Vayu Vajra/Vajra AC
- GMDA (Gurgaon Metropolitan Development Authority) – Launching special pink buses on two routes
OurBus Announces Onboard Surprises
OurBus Bharat has announced special offerings to commemorate International Women’s Day.
To honor the occasion, the company will be providing complimentary snacks and a unique onboard surprise for all its female passengers.
This initiative aims to make their travel experience even more enjoyable and memorable.
These efforts are part of OurBus Bharat’s ongoing commitment to improving women’s safety, accessibility, and comfort in public transportation.
“At OurBus Bharat, we are dedicated to making travel safer, more convenient, and inclusive for women. This Women’s Day, we’re doing more than just celebrating women—we are ensuring they enjoy the comfort and freedom they deserve. By offering free rides across our entire network, we wish to recognize their invaluable contributions and bring a smile to their faces during their journeys,” said Lav Kush, COO, OurBus.
Through these women-focused services and benefits, the bus industry in India is not only honoring Women’s Day but also taking steps towards creating a more inclusive and secure travel environment for women.
NueGo Teams Up with Sirona to Support Women Travelers
NueGo has teamed up with Sirona, a prominent brand in feminine hygiene and wellness, to provide extra support for women passengers during their bus trips.
Through this partnership, all female travelers on NueGo buses will have access to Femcare Kits, which include essential items like the PeeBuddy Stand & Pee Device, along with 100% rash-free sanitary pads.
This initiative is designed to improve comfort for women on long-distance journeys, cater to menstrual hygiene needs, and challenge the social stigma surrounding period care.
To further emphasize this effort, all women passengers traveling with NueGo in Bangalore on International Women’s Day, March 8, will receive complimentary hygiene kits.
