State of Fare-Free Public Transport across India

We are building an interactive dashboard that maps the current status of free and concessional public transport schemes across Indian states — who is covered, what is funded, and how key indicators of public transport access are changing over time. It will pull together scattered information into one place so commuters, researchers, and decision-makers can see the national picture at a glance.

The dashboard is in development. In the meantime, the resources below cover much of what it will bring together.

While the dashboard is being built

Dispatches

Recent updates on fare-free public transport

A running log of scheme launches, policy announcements, and movement news from across Indian states.

Policy Document · 2024

Citizen's Policy for Affordable Public Transport in India

A national policy framework with demands and recommendations for affordable, accessible, and equitable public transport.

Resources

Studies & references on fare-free transport

Key studies on schemes in Delhi, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Punjab and beyond, collected on our Useful Links page.

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