Free travel in AMTS buses for women on the occasion of Bhai Beej
Decision taken to ensure women can easily visit their brothers' homes to celebrate the festival
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
6 November 2026, 5:28 pm · Updated 5:36 pm · 2 min read
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The Ahmedabad Municipal Transport Service (AMTS) has announced a special gift for the women of the city on the occasion of the Bhai Beej festival. According to a report by ABP Asmita, all women in Ahmedabad will be able to travel free of cost in AMTS buses on the day of Bhai Beej. The primary objective behind this decision is to enable women to celebrate the festival of Bhai Beej joyfully at their brothers' homes and to ensure they face no difficulties in commuting within the city.
This decision taken by AMTS will be helpful to women in their festival celebrations. This facility has been provided so that women can travel easily on the occasion of Bhai Beej and spend time with their brothers. This will make the movement of women easier and allow them to enjoy the festivities.
It is noteworthy that AMTS had previously provided similar free travel facilities for women on the auspicious occasion of Raksha Bandhan. On the day of Raksha Bandhan, approximately 82 thousand women in Ahmedabad city availed themselves of the free travel in AMTS buses. Considering the success and the response from women during Raksha Bandhan, this special facility has been extended once again on the occasion of Bhai Beej.
Thus, amidst the Diwali festivities, this announcement by AMTS has become a significant relief and a gift for the women of Ahmedabad. On the day of Bhai Beej, women will be able to travel to various areas of the city without any concern regarding fares, which will enhance the celebration of the festival.
Through this decision, AMTS has prioritised the convenience of women and the importance of the festival. Just as 82 thousand women utilised this facility during Raksha Bandhan, it is expected that a large number of women will avail of this free travel on the day of Bhai Beej. AMTS has made this special arrangement specifically so that women can celebrate the festival of Bhai Beej well with their brothers and commute with ease.
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