What is Him bus card:
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has launched the RFID-based ‘Him Bus’ card system to digitise and streamline the process of providing free and concessional travel facilities to eligible categories of passengers across its bus network.
Purpose: To availing of free or concessional travel benefits under 22 categories.
Cost:
The cost of the card has been fixed at Rs 200 plus Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a one-time initial fee, which will include the first year’s concession.
From the second year onward, an annual renewal fee of Rs 150 plus the GST shall be applicable.
In case of any change in source, destination, class or designation, a request for change fee of Rs 50 plus the GST will apply.
Lost Card:
In the event of the card being lost or damaged, a fresh card will be issued upon the payment of Rs 200 plus the GST.
Validity:
The new card will initially be valid for one year and thereafter, its validity will be subject to annual renewal.
Eligible Member as of now:
The eligible passengers included students of up to Class XII, Colleges and institutions recognized by the government, police and jail personnel, former MLAs and MPs, among others.
- Students: Those studying in schools (up to 12th grade), colleges, recognised educational institutions, central universities, and Kendriya Vidyalayas (up to 10th grade).
- Government and Corporation Employees: State and Central Government staff, employees of corporations and boards, police personnel (constables to inspectors), jail department officials, and security guards of the Himachal Secretariat.
- Honorees and Others: Former MLAs/MPs, Freedom Fighters and their spouses, Accredited Journalists (State/District), Gallantry Award winners and Veer Naris, National Award-winning teachers, and State Award-winning children (up to 21 years).
- Other Beneficiaries: Specially-abled persons, widows of retired or deceased HRTC employees, women, private businessmen/general public (in eligible categories), and leprosy patients.
How to apply:
Eligible individuals can apply online through the HRTC portal, but they must first create a HIMACCESS ID by registering on the Him Access Portal under the “Signup for Citizen Login” option. All payments will be accepted only through online mode, ensuring a paperless process
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