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Raksha Bandhan: Yogi government announces free bus ride for women, one companion between August 27-29

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free bus travel facility for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The Chief Minister said that the free travel service will be available from 6 am on August 27 until midnight on August 29. The ticket for someone accompanying a woman will also be free. However, if travelling with more than one person, only the woman and her companion will be eligible for free tickets. The other companion will have to pay the full fare.