Free Bus Pass: दिव्यांग फ्री सरकारी बस पास (State PwD Bus Pass 2026) ऑनलाइन आवेदन और पात्रता (Complete Guide)

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Daily commuting to school, college, hospitals, or the workplace can be expensive for Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan). Under the mandates of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, almost every State Road Transport Corporation (SRTC) in India provides 100% Free Bus Travel or 75% Fare Concession to persons with 40% or more benchmark disability, along with a 50% to 100% discount for one accompanying attendant (escort) in severe disability cases.

1. What is the Free Government Bus Pass Scheme for Divyangjan?

A Divyang Smart Bus Pass (or UDID-linked Free Transit Pass) allows eligible persons with disabilities to travel free of cost or at heavily subsidised rates in state-run ordinary, express, and city buses (such as UPSRTC, DTC, MSRTC, RSRTC, OSRTC, KSRTC, GSRTC, and HRTC).

2. State-Wise PwD Free Bus Travel & Escort Concession Table

State / Transport Corp	PwD Passenger Benefit	Attendant / Escort Benefit	Application Mode / ID Used
Uttar Pradesh (UPSRTC)	100% Free Travel (40%+ Disability)	100% Free for Escort (if 80%+ or Blind/Deaf)	Direct with UDID Card + Aadhaar
Delhi (DTC & Cluster Buses)	100% Free Bus Pass	50% – 100% Escort Concession	dtcpass.delhi.gov.in
Maharashtra (MSRTC)	75% Concession in ST Buses	50% Concession for Escort	MSRTC Smart Card / Depot Counter
Rajasthan (RSRTC)	100% Free Travel within State	Free for Attendant (Severe/Blind)	RSRTC Smart RFID Card / SSO Portal
Odisha (OSRTC & Mo Bus)	50% – 100% Concession	50% Concession for Attendant	SSEPD / OSRTC Pass Counter + UDID
Haryana & Punjab	100% Free Travel	Free Escort (80%+ / Visually Impaired)	UDID Card / Saral Portal Bus Pass

3. Can You Travel Free Using Just Your UDID Card?

Yes! Several states — including Uttar Pradesh (UPSRTC), Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh — have issued official notifications stating that a valid Unique Disability ID (UDID) Card showing 40% or more disability is directly accepted by bus conductors for free travel without requiring a separate depot pass. However, for daily city buses (like DTC Delhi, MSRTC Maharashtra, RSRTC Rajasthan, or BMTC Bengaluru), generating a Smart RFID Bus Pass online is recommended for instant ETM scanning.

4. Eligibility Criteria & Required Documents

• Benchmark Disability: Minimum 40% disability documented on your Disability Certificate / UDID Card.
• State Domicile: Must be a resident of the respective state (verified via Aadhaar Card or Domicile/Ration Card).
• Documents Needed:
  1. UDID Card & CMO Disability Certificate
  2. Aadhaar Card
  3. Passport-size Photograph
  4. Address Proof

5. दिव्यांग बस पास ऑनलाइन कैसे बनवाएं? (Step-by-Step Process)

1. Step 1 — Visit Your State Transport / e-District Portal: Open your state’s official bus pass portal (for example, dtcpass.delhi.gov.in for Delhi, SSO Portal for Rajasthan, or Saral Haryana).
2. Step 2 — Select “Concessional Pass → Divyangjan / PwD Category”: Choose whether you need a digital e-Pass or a printed Smart Card pass.
3. Step 3 — Enter UDID Number & Personal Details: Fill in your 18-digit UDID Card number, disability type, and disability percentage.
4. Step 4 — Upload Photo & UDID Card: Upload a clear scan of your photo, Aadhaar Card, and UDID Card.
5. Step 5 — Download Digital Bus Pass: After verification by the depot officer (usually within 3–5 working days), you will receive an SMS link to download your QR-enabled Free Bus Pass directly on your phone!

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. कितनी प्रतिशत दिव्यांगता पर फ्री बस पास बनता है?

उत्तर: कम से कम 40% या उससे अधिक (Benchmark Disability) होने पर सरकारी बसों में रियायती या निःशुल्क बस पास बनता है।

Q2. क्या दिव्यांग व्यक्ति के साथ जाने वाले सहयोगी (Attendant) का भी टिकट माफ होता है?

उत्तर: हाँ, यदि दिव्यांगता 80% से अधिक है, या व्यक्ति दृष्टिबाधित (Blind) अथवा बौद्धिक दिव्यांग है जिसे अकेले यात्रा करने में सहायता चाहिए, तो 1 सहयोगी (Escort) को भी 50% से 100% तक किराया छूट मिलती है।