Happy Miles Ahead: Haryana’s ‘Happy Card’ Rolls Out Free 1,000 Km Bus Travel for Low-Income Families

In a major boost to affordable mobility, the Haryana government has launched the ‘Happy Card’ scheme, offering free bus travel up to 1,000 km annually for economically weaker sections. Rolled out under the Mukhyamantri Antyodaya Parivar Utthan Yojana, the initiative aims to ease daily commutes and improve access to education, healthcare, and employment for low-income residents.

 

Key Highlights:

 

- Who’s Eligible?
 

- Residents of Haryana with annual family income below ₹1 lakh
 

- Priority for SC/ST/BPL households verified via PPP Family ID

 

- What’s Offered?
 

- Free travel up to 1,000 km per year on all Haryana Roadways buses
 

- Valid across the state with no ticket checks for Happy Card holders
 

- Nominal one-time fee of ₹50 for card issuance

 

- How to Apply?
 

- Visit ebooking.hrtransport.gov.in
 

- Click on “Apply Happy Card” and enter your PPP Family ID
 

- Complete OTP verification, upload documents, and select your preferred depot
 

- Card can be collected from the chosen depot after SMS confirmation

 

- Offline Option
 

- Applicants can also apply via Common Service Centres (CSCs) using Aadhaar, age proof, and family ID

 

- Why It Matters
 

- Over 2.89 million families expected to benefit

- Aims to boost ridership, reduce travel costs, and promote inclusive access to public services

 

With this move, Haryana is not just offering free rides—it’s driving social equity, one kilometre at a time.

 

Source: The Daily Jagran, Sarkari Yojana, Echarak.in