Free BRT Travel For 60+ Citizens As KP Approves Ehsaas Senior Citizens Card
PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 8th Sep, 2026) The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has given in-principle approval for the launch of Ehsaas Senior Citizens Card, which will provide free travel on BRT buses to citizens aged 60 and above.
Key Points:
- The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi here on Tuesday.
- Citizens aged 60 years or above will be eligible for the free travel facility.
- The scheme is estimated to cost approximately Rs935 million annually, to be borne by the provincial government.
- Senior citizens will be verified through NADRA, with cards issued within five months.
- A fine of Rs500 will be imposed on those found misusing the card.
Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi stated that providing dignified and convenient transport for senior citizens aligns with the government’s people-friendly agenda. He emphasized the provincial government's commitment to taking effective measures for public welfare and improving service delivery.