Key Takeaways
- Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal seeks 50% metro fare concession for students in Delhi
- The cost of the concession will be shared equally by the Delhi Government and the Central Government
- Kejriwal also proposed making bus travel completely free for students
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday requested the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to implement a 50 per cent concession on metro fares for students.
Kejriwal’s letter to the Prime Minister highlights the importance of easing the financial burden on Delhi students. He proposed a 50% concession on metro fares for students.”I am writing this letter to draw your attention to an important matter concerning school and college students in Delhi. A large number of students in Delhi depend on the metro for commuting to their schools and colleges.”
He proposed a 50 per cent concession on metro fares for students to ease their financial burden. He highlighted that the Delhi Metro is a 50:50 joint venture between the Delhi Government and the Central Government, and therefore, the cost of this concession should also be shared equally by both governments.
“On our part, we are planning to make bus travel completely free for students. I am confident that you will agree with this proposal,” he added.
