INDIA
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After hinting to make public transport free for women in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced that the women will be allowed travel free in all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains, and the same could start within 2-3 months. “On all DTC buses, cluster buses and metro trains women will be allowed to travel free of cost so that they have a safe travel experience and can access modes of transport which they were not able to, due to high prices,” Kejriwal said. “I have given one-week time to officials to make a detailed proposal - for both DTC and metro - on how and when can this be implemented. We are making an effort to start this within 2-3 months. We are also seeking suggestions from people regarding implementation.”Kejriwal added that Delhi government will bear the entire expense of the new scheme but also discouraged the exploitation of the new decision, and said that those who can afford should purchase tickets.