Free rides for women just poll gimmick, says metro man E Sreedharan
5 years, 6 months ago

Free rides for women just poll gimmick, says metro man E Sreedharan

Hindustan Times  

‘Metro man’ E Sreedharan responded to Delhi’s deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia’s letter on Thursday and called the Delhi government’s proposal to make Metro rides free for women, an “election gimmick”. “I am not opposing the Delhi government’s proposal to bear the cost of free travel for women, but only objecting to the concept of free travel on the Metro,” Sreedharan’s letter read. It added, “Your government may compensate the DMRC for losses due to free travel for women, but successor governments may not.” Sreedharan highlighted that the Delhi Metro was under a ₹35,000 crore debt, adding that providing free travel would set an alarming precedence for other metros in the country, which also carry “heavy debt burden”. Sisodia had sent a letter to Sreedharan last week and said he was “surprised and pained” by Delhi Metro’s founding managing director not supporting the Aam Aadmi Party government’s plan to provide free travel to women on the Metro.

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Women's Mobility Soars with Free Bus Ride in Delhi
2 months, 1 week ago

Women's Mobility Soars with Free Bus Ride in Delhi

New Indian Express  

Free bus service for women in Delhi has led to increased mobility and reduced transport costs, but it also faces challenges such as harassment and safety concerns. The report found that around a quarter of women have started regular bus travel, and around 15% new women have started taking bus journeys. However, 14% of low-income women reported facing insults from …

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Watch | Modi’s controversial take on free bus rides for women

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent television interview, said that some political parties were offering free bus travel for women in order to win elections. Women are offered free bus travel in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Punjab and Telangana. He also criticised the Modi government for not releasing funds for phase 2 of Chennai metro rail. Taking examples from …

Coming from RSS, Modi is anti-women, says Stalin
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Coming from RSS, Modi is anti-women, says Stalin

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai:Given his retrograde right wing RSS background, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seemingly opposed to women’s progress, which was exemplified by his recent campaign against the State Government’s scheme providing free bus travel for women by falsely citing it as a reason for the ‘lowering’ of patronage for the Metro Rail, Chief Minister M K Stalin said on Saturday. Taking …

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Bus drivers do not stop for women passengers’: Delhi CM Kejriwal lists free bus ride as reason

Hindustan Times  

Aam Aadmi Party National Convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday spoke about how bus drivers do not stop buses for women passengers because of Delhi government’s free bus ride scheme which offers free bus rides to women traveling in Delhi's public buses. This will not be tolerated at all.” Taking to Twitter, Kejriwal said, “There are complaints …

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister
4 years, 10 months ago

AAP will remain committed to free metro rides for women: Delhi Minister

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot said the Aam Aadmi Party will remain committed to the free metro ride scheme for the women here. Speaking to IANS, Gahlot said the Delhi government will pursue the Central government for the implementation of the scheme. Last year on June 3, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had announced that women can "enjoy …

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year
5 years, 2 months ago

Opposition term free ride scheme 'poll stunt' by AAP ahead of Assembly elections next year

India TV News  

The opposition BJP and the Congress on Tuesday questioned the timing of the free-ride scheme for women in DTC and cluster buses in the national capital rolled out by the AAP government, terming it a poll stunt ahead of the Assembly elections next year. Delhi BJP president Manoj Tiwari said the Kejriwal government has "failed" to boost public transport fleet, …

From Kejriwal's free metro rides to Modi's direct cash transfer: Decoding freebie politics in India
5 years, 3 months ago

From Kejriwal's free metro rides to Modi's direct cash transfer: Decoding freebie politics in India

India Today  

The Supreme Court's recent condemnation of the Delhi government's populist proposal of free metro rides for women have once again catapulted the long-winding debate on the unrestricted proliferation of populist policies. From Kejriwal's political masterstroke of free electricity and water to Modi's electorally rewarding direct cash transfer to farmers before elections to Congress's much vaunted electoral promise of NYAY, such …

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri
5 years, 3 months ago

If polls could be won by providing things free of cost, Kejriwal would make everything free: Hardeep Puri

India TV News  

If one could win elections by providing things free of cost, Delhi Chief Minister would have made everything free, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Friday, taking a dig at city government's various schemes like free metro rides for women and subsidised power bills. "It is not whether it should be free or not, but it should be how …

'Do Not Give Sops', SC Observes On Delhi Govt Proposal For Free Metro Rides For Women
5 years, 4 months ago

'Do Not Give Sops', SC Observes On Delhi Govt Proposal For Free Metro Rides For Women

Live Law  

The Delhi government's ambitious proposal to make metro travel free for women came under sharp criticism from the Supreme Court on Friday which questioned it for giving "freebies" and "sops" saying it might lead the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation to losses. The Delhi government should refrain from giving freebies from "public money", the apex court said and warned that it …

Supreme Court questions move to offer free Metro rides
5 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court questions move to offer free Metro rides

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court took a dim view on Friday of the Arvind Kejriwal government’s proposal to allow women free rides on the Delhi Metro, reminding the state administration that such sops do not go hand-in-glove with claims of the network potentially suffering losses, but directed the Centre to bear half the land cost for Phase IV of the project. The …

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October
5 years, 4 months ago

Delhi cabinet approves free travel for women in buses from 29 October

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Months ahead of assembly elections, the Delhi cabinet on Thursday approved free travel for women in buses in the national capital. Of this, the assembly approved ₹140 crore subsidy for free travel for women in buses and ₹150 crore as subsidy for free travel in the Delhi metro. Delhi Cabinet has approved free travel to female passengers in …

Taken for a ride: on India’s gender-blind transport system
5 years, 5 months ago

Taken for a ride: on India’s gender-blind transport system

The Hindu  

A few days ago, I was going through the usual drill of booking an Uber auto while waiting on a main road — explaining where I had to go, confirming that it wasn’t a card payment, giving the driver the exact route to get there — only to have him cancel the ride for no particular reason. Mind the gap …

Plea against free Metro ride dismissed
5 years, 5 months ago

Plea against free Metro ride dismissed

Live Mint  

The Delhi high court on Wednesday dismissed a writ petition seeking to challenge the Aam Aadmi Party government’s proposal to make metro rides free for women. The petitioner Bipin Bihari Singh wanted the court to intervene so that the Delhi government lowered fares rather than exempt them for women, citing the case of Mumbai Metro. “Fixation of fares is a …

Delhi: High Court declines plea against free Metro ride for women
5 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: High Court declines plea against free Metro ride for women

India TV News  

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea challenging the Delhi government's proposal to make Metro ride free for women. The plea alleged that the proposed decision of the Aam Aadmi Party government was "arbitrary" and "discriminatory". The plea sought the court's direction to the Delhi government not to take any step to make the Delhi Metro ride free …

how will free metro rides affect commute for working women in Delhi
5 years, 6 months ago

how will free metro rides affect commute for working women in Delhi

The Hindu  

If the AAP government’s proposal to make public transport free for women in Delhi comes into effect, a significant number of women who commute to work by bus instead of the more expensive Metro train may start using the Metro, data indicate. Dip in ridership image/svg+xml July 2017 July 2018 June 2017 June 2018 26.2 24.7 27.2 25.6 May 2017 …

Fact-check: Union Government didn’t ‘reject’ any proposal for ‘free ride to women in Delhi Metro’ from Delhi government
5 years, 6 months ago

Fact-check: Union Government didn’t ‘reject’ any proposal for ‘free ride to women in Delhi Metro’ from Delhi government

Op India  

In the proceedings of the lower house of the parliament today, responding to a query raised by TMC’s Saugata Roy, the Minister for The Minister of State for the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri responded saying that the Union Government of India didn’t receive any proposal on free rides to women in Delhi Metro by the …

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government
5 years, 6 months ago

Union Government denies having received any proposal for free metro rides for women from Delhi Government

Op India  

The central government of India on Thursday denied having received any proposal from the Delhi government regarding the proposed free metro ride for women. The Minister of State for the ministry of housing and urban affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri responded to an unstarred question in the Lok Sabha, stating that the Centre hasn’t received any proposal from the Delhi government …

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students
5 years, 6 months ago

Delhi’s AAP govt is yet to fulfil 2015 manifesto promise of concessional travel passes to senior citizens, disabled and students

Op India  

While the Arvind Kejriwal led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi has proposed to give free metro rides to women, it is yet to fulfil an election promise of providing concessional passes on buses and in the metro for senior citizens, students and persons with disabilities. Before the municipal elections in 2017, the Delhi government had again promised free rides …

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students
5 years, 6 months ago

AAP student wing demands free Delhi Metro rides for students

India Today  

The Chhatra Yuva Sangharsh Samiti, the student wing of Delhi's ruling Aam Aadmi Party, on Thursday urged Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot to make Delhi Metro rides free for the students of Delhi University and also allow student passes in the Metro. Here's what AAP's youth wing wrote in their letter: In a letter to Gahlot, the CYSS said the city …

A free ride
5 years, 6 months ago

A free ride

The Hindu  

THE Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party government in Delhi announced on June 3 that it was considering making Delhi Metro and Delhi Transport Corporation buses free-to-ride for women. I don't know how Kejriwal is planning to give Metro rides for free,” the Minister said, sharing the apprehensions of many people, including women, who are wondering whether the scheme is economically …

91% in favour of free Metro rides for women: AAP
5 years, 6 months ago

91% in favour of free Metro rides for women: AAP

Hindustan Times  

The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said around 91% of people who participated in a “referendum” organised by the party across the city voted in favour of the Delhi government’s proposed initiative — announced earlier this month — to make bus and Metro rides free for women commuters in the city. The Aam Aadmi Party on Tuesday said around 91% …

Surprised' by Sreedharan's opposition to Delhi govt's free travel scheme for women: Sisodia
5 years, 6 months ago

Surprised' by Sreedharan's opposition to Delhi govt's free travel scheme for women: Sisodia

India TV News  

Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Friday said he was "surprised" by former DMRC chief E Sreedharan's opposition to the Delhi government's proposed free travel scheme for women. The deputy chief minister said due to proposed free scheme for women, the Delhi Metro's revenue will increase and ridership will go up, and more women will use the public transport. Opposing the …

Metro Man Sreedharan writes to PM Modi: 'Please don't agree with Delhi govt's free travel scheme for women'
5 years, 6 months ago

Metro Man Sreedharan writes to PM Modi: 'Please don't agree with Delhi govt's free travel scheme for women'

India TV News  

Opposing the AAP government's proposed free travel scheme for women in Delhi Metro trains, its former chief E Sreedharan has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to agree to the proposal as it would set "an alarming precedence". In a letter to the prime minister, Sreedharan, popularly called 'Metro Man', said if the Delhi government is "so keen" to help …

How reforms in public transport affect women
5 years, 6 months ago

How reforms in public transport affect women

Live Mint  

The Delhi government’s decision to make public transport free for women has opened a debate about the ways in which women access transport and the barriers they face. For instance, a 2005 study in Delhi slums found that women spend more time travelling on slower modes of transport to access work since faster modes are more expensive. Similarly, women respondents …

The merits of a free ride
5 years, 6 months ago

The merits of a free ride

The Hindu  

The Delhi government’s proposal to make metro and bus travel free for women not only encourages women to use public transport more, but also allows them to occupy public spaces more and exercise their right to work and commute much more freely. Given that the principal logic of any public service is that it should be inclusive, free access to …

Delhi govt likely to bring Cabinet note on free public transport rides for women on June 11
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi govt likely to bring Cabinet note on free public transport rides for women on June 11

Live Mint  

The Delhi government is moving fast to implement its decision to make bus and metro rides free for women and is likely to bring a proposal in this regard before the Cabinet on June 11. Similar details have also been sought from the Delhi Transport Corporation and the Delhi Intergrated Multi Modal Transit System, which together run around 5,500 public …

'Have not got any proposal': Govt on Kejriwal's promise of free bus, metro rides for women
5 years, 7 months ago

'Have not got any proposal': Govt on Kejriwal's promise of free bus, metro rides for women

India TV News  

Minister of State Housing and Urban Affairs Hardeep S. Puri on Thursday said that he has not received any proposal from the Delhi government to provide free rides to women on buses and metro. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier this week had announced free rides for women on buses and metro. Puri added that the Delhi government has a …

Manish Sisodia says Delhi govt will take two months to implement scheme on free metro, bus travel for women
5 years, 7 months ago

Manish Sisodia says Delhi govt will take two months to implement scheme on free metro, bus travel for women

Firstpost  

The Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP dispensation in Delhi had on Monday announced free ride for women in all Delhi Transport Corporation buses, cluster buses and Delhi Metro trains aimed at providing a safe travel experience to them. New Delhi: Women in Delhi will have to wait for at least two more months before they can avail free rides in metro, DTC …

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 7 months ago

‘Don’t need Centre’s nod for free Metro ride’: Arvind Kejriwal

Hindustan Times  

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that his government will propose a plan for women to travel for free in state-run buses and the Metro in the national Capital. Acknowledging the government had no concrete proposal to roll out the scheme at the moment, Kejriwal said it could take anywhere between two to three months until women will …

'What about safety', Delhi women question Kejriwal's free travel proposal
5 years, 7 months ago

'What about safety', Delhi women question Kejriwal's free travel proposal

India TV News  

', this is what we say to people who are starting a journey but unfortunately women travelling in Delhi hear it more often. Raj Lakshmi, a 22-year-old student, said that rather than making the travel free of cost, Kejriwal government should use the money to make Delhi safer for women. A 30-year old professional said that free travel does not …

Twitteraties question logic behind free Metro ride for women
5 years, 7 months ago

Twitteraties question logic behind free Metro ride for women

The Quint  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference in New Delhi on June 3, 2019. New Delhi, June 3 As Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced a plan to offer free Delhi Metro and DTC bus rides for women in the Capital, many social media users questioned the logic behind the plan. "Metro is from certain point …

Women in Delhi put safety over free travel
5 years, 7 months ago

Women in Delhi put safety over free travel

The Quint  

New Delhi: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal addresses a press conference in New Delhi on June 3, 2019. New Delhi, June 3 Soon after the Delhi government on Monday announced its plan to allow women to travel for free in Delhi Metro, DTC buses and cluster buses in the national capital within the next three months, women here hailed the …

Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety
5 years, 7 months ago

Opinion | Delhi’s free pass for women’s safety

Live Mint  

In a surprise move, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced free travel on the Delhi Metro and DTC buses for women commuters. Stating that women’s safety is of top importance to the Aam Aadmi Party, Kejriwal said that the measure enhance the security of public transport in Delhi. The idea has left opinion divided on social media, with many grumbling …

Arvind Kejriwal's proposed scheme to provide free metro, bus rides to women smacks of bad economics, puts fragile infra to test
5 years, 7 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal's proposed scheme to provide free metro, bus rides to women smacks of bad economics, puts fragile infra to test

Firstpost  

The Delhi government said providing women free rides in the metro and on buses will ensure their safety. On Monday, Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal announced free rides for all female commuters in the city’s metro trains operated by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and all buses operated by the Delhi Transport Corporation along all routes. The government spending …

Kejriwal announces free metro, bus rides for women in Delhi as 'safety measure'
5 years, 7 months ago

Kejriwal announces free metro, bus rides for women in Delhi as 'safety measure'

India TV News  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced to make metro and bus travel free for women in the national capital. On all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains women will be allowed to travel free of cost so that they have a safe travel experience and can access modes of transport which they were not able to, due …

After Lok Sabha election debacle, AAP goes back to freebies, announces free travel for women in Delhi
5 years, 7 months ago

After Lok Sabha election debacle, AAP goes back to freebies, announces free travel for women in Delhi

Op India  

After losing the Lok Sabha elections badly, the Aam Aadmi Party seems to have taken a break from attacking BJP and PM Modi, and gone back to populism. In an effort to repeat its electoral success in 2915 on the back of promises of free power and water, the Delhi government today announced free travel for women in the city-state. …

Delhi government plans to make metro & bus travels free for women: Arvind Kejriwal
5 years, 7 months ago

Delhi government plans to make metro & bus travels free for women: Arvind Kejriwal

Live Mint  

With Assembly polls due early next year in the city, the Aam Aadmi Party government is considering to make metro and bus travels free for women in Delhi "to encourage them to use public transport". At a public meeting in New Delhi Saturday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also said his government is in touch with city's power regulator to bring …

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