MSRTC opens e-ticketing for senior citizens
TNN | Dec 23, 2013, 02.26 AM ISTPUNE: Citizens above 65 years of age can book journey tickets of theMaharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses at concessional rates through the online reservation booking system.
The facility was not available for e-booking of tickets. It has been a long-pending demand which the corporation recently introduced. Senior citizens are entitled to a concession of 50% in fare while travelling in the MSRTC's ordinary and semi-luxury buses.
Officials said senior citizens can book tickets at concessional rates from home and will not have to travel to reservation counters or agents.
While booking an e-ticket, senior citizens will have to give details of a government-issued document.
A passenger is expected to carry the proof during journey, officials said.
The facility was not available for e-booking of tickets. It has been a long-pending demand which the corporation recently introduced. Senior citizens are entitled to a concession of 50% in fare while travelling in the MSRTC's ordinary and semi-luxury buses.
Officials said senior citizens can book tickets at concessional rates from home and will not have to travel to reservation counters or agents.
While booking an e-ticket, senior citizens will have to give details of a government-issued document.
A passenger is expected to carry the proof during journey, officials said.
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