KP approves free BRT travel for senior citizens under Ehsaas Buzurg Card
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved free public transport for citizens aged 60 and older via the Ehsaas Buzurg Card. The initiative aims to reduce financial strain on the elderly by providing free access to the Bus Rapid Transit system.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant social welfare investment aimed at improving mobility and quality of life for the aging population.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a free public transport facility for citizens aged 60 and above, allowing registered beneficiaries of the Ehsaas Buzurg Card programme to travel on BRT buses without paying fares.
The decision was taken at a meeting on the senior citizens' welfare programme chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi.
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Under the initiative, eligible elderly residents will be able to use the province's Bus Rapid Transit network free of charge through their Ehsaas Buzurg Cards. The provincial government is expected to bear an annual cost of approximately Rs935 million for the facility.
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