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Haryana has rolled out 48-hour free bus travel for women this Raksha Bandhan. The window runs from 12 pm on August 27 to 11:59 pm on August 28. Rides are in ordinary Haryana Roadways buses only. Children up to 15 can join a woman guardian for free. Delhi and Chandigarh routes on ordinary services are included.
Who qualifies and how: all women residents and visitors can ride during the window. Board any ordinary service from your nearest stand. Carry a basic photo ID if staff request verification. The department says uniformed staff and police will be deployed at stands for guidance and safety.
Haryana free bus travel for women: timings and routes
Coverage extends across Haryana and includes ordinary buses to Delhi and Chandigarh. Premium AC or Volvo coaches are excluded from the offer. A transport letter directs managers “to ensure convenience for the passengers.” It also says, “Adequate staff in uniform should be deployed at the bus stands to guide the public.” That hints at extra trips if crowds build.
Haryana free bus travel for women: depot helplines and late-night tips
Plan for crowds and last buses. Gurugram, Faridabad, Panipat, Rohtak and Hisar ISBTs see heavy festival rush. Arrive early, queue near platform boards, and confirm your return stand. Indicative last departures: Gurugram–Chandigarh 11:20 pm; Chandigarh–Gurugram 11:30 pm. Use depot helplines below to verify late-night operations today.
| Depot | Helpline |
|---|---|
| Gurugram | 0124-2322391 |
| Faridabad | 0129-2241464 |
| Panipat | 0180-2648804 |
| Rohtak | 01262-276640 |
| Hisar | 01662-231028 |
The offer ends at 11:59 pm on Friday, August 28. If returning late, check last-bus cut-offs, and consider alternate depots nearby. Keep an ID handy, and request assistance from uniformed staff. Expect added buses if crowds swell, as managers have been told to scale operations. Track updates on state channels through the day.