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MUMBAI: Senior citizens in Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) area will now get to enjoy free rides on Navi Mumbai Municipal Transport (NMMT) buses. This was announced by Municipal Commissioner Rajesh Narvekar on November 13.
Navi Mumbaikars have consistently favoured NMMT for its reliable and satisfactory services. The agency operates a total of 541 buses, including 56 air-conditioned Volvo buses and 195 air-conditioned electric buses. The fleet also includes 205 diesel and 85 CNG vehicles.
Senior citizens aged 65 and above in the NMMC area receive a 50 pc discount on bus fares at present. To avail the new concession, they will need to obtain an NMMT identity card, requiring a date of birth certificate or Aadhaar card for age verification.
Proof of residence within the NMMC area, such as a property tax document or, for those on lease, an agreement copy or Tehsildar’s certificate demonstrating residency for at least five years, will also be mandatory.
Upon submission of the required documents, senior citizens could acquire the Transport Activity Identity Card.
The NMMT initiative spans 75 bus routes, connecting areas such as Mumbai, Borivali, Thane, Bhiwandi, Dombivli, Kalyan, Ambernath, Badlapur, Panvel, Khopoli, Karjat, Rasaani, and Uran, both within and outside the NMMC limits. The Maharashtra SRTC extended free bus travel concessions to those aged 75 and above on March 17, 2023.
