Free Bus Pass for Media Persons
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Department of Information & Publicity in Puducherry, provides free bus passes to media persons working in the region. The passes allow journalists and media professionals to travel free on Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (excluding town buses) for their professional work. The scheme aims to support media persons in carrying out their reporting and news gathering activities.
What You Get
- Free bus pass for travel on Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses
- Pass valid for inter-city and long-distance routes (excluding town buses)
- Supports professional travel for journalism and media work
- Reduces transportation costs for media persons
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–100 years
- Residence: Puducherry residents only
- Must be a working journalist or media professional
- Must be currently employed with a registered news organization or media outlet
- Must be a resident of or actively working in Puducherry
- Press accreditation or media identification may be required
Documents Needed
0/5 collected
- 1. Press Accreditation Card
- 2. Media Organization Identity Card
- 3. Aadhaar Card
- 4. Address Proof
- 5. Employment Letter
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Puducherry
- Category
- Social Welfare
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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