'No Limit On Student Half-Fare Concession On JKRTC, Smart City Buses'

A recent Right To Information (RTI) reply has clarified longstanding confusion regarding the student half-fare concession on Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation (JKRTC) and Smart City buses across the union territory.

- Agencies

Social activist Shahid Shafi from Chakoora Pulwama had sought clarity after reports, supported by some drivers and district General Managers, that only five students per bus could avail of the concession.

The RTI response from the JKRTC, clearly states that there is no rule limiting the number of students eligible for a half-fare on a single bus. "The only requirement is a valid college or school identity card; no additional paperwork or permissions are necessary," it said.