TSRTC MD appeals women to carry original Aadhaar for Mahalakshmi Scheme

Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) Managing Director VC Sajjanar has appealed to women travellers to carry an Aadhaar card or original identity card to avail “Mahalakshmi -Women Free Bus Travel Facility Scheme.
He said that the passenger’s photograph and address should be visible on the identity card. Any original identity card issued by Central and State governments is applicable for this scheme. The PAN card is not valid for free travel as it does not have an address.
TSRTC management has come to the notice that some people are showing photocopies and colour Xerox copies on their smartphones despite repeatedly saying that original identity cards should be shown. Due to this, the staff is facing difficulties and the travel time is also increasing. As a result, other passengers are getting inconvenienced. All women passengers are requested to show original identity cards and take zero tickets. “If you do not have the original identity card, we request you to take the ticket after paying the money. Mahalakshmi scheme applies to women of Telangana region. Women of other states should pay the charge and take the ticket as a duty and cooperate,” he added.
He also emphasised that women passengers cooperate with the RTC staff and take zero tickets when they travel in buses. It is incorrect to argue with staff about why to take zero tickets. The State government reimburses TSRTC that money based on the issuance of zero tickets. If they travel without a zero ticket, it will be a loss to the organisation. So every woman should take zero tickets.  If one travels without taking a ticket and is detected in the checking, the job of the staff will be in jeopardy. Also, there is a possibility of imposing a fine of Rs 500 on the concerned person.