Free Bus Pass for Media Persons
“Free Bus Pass for Media Persons” scheme by the Dept of Information & Publicity, Puducherry, aims to provide a free bus pass facility to media persons working in Puducherry in Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (except town buses) to undertake journeys for their professional requirements.
About This Scheme
The “Free Bus Pass for Media Persons” scheme, introduced by the Department of Information & Publicity, Union Territory of Puducherry, aims to provide a free bus pass facility to media persons working in Puducherry in Puducherry Road Transport Corporation buses (except town buses) to undertake journeys for their professional requirements.
Benefits
Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs.
Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass: Two weeks from the date of application.
Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass: Two days form the date of application.
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant should be a citizen of India.
The applicant should be a native of the Union Territory of Puducherry by birth or by continuous residence for not less than five years.
The applicant should have served for a minimum of three years as a media person in the Print/Electronic Media/News Agency in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
The applicant should be employed as a media person in any Print/Electronic Media/News Agency during the application.
The term “Media person” includes individuals serving as a full-time Editor / News Editor / Sub Editor / Reporter / Press Photographer / Videographer / Correspondent of Print / Electronic Media / News Agency within the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Application Process
Apply Offline
For both Fresh Applications and Renewal Applications, the applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to –
The Director
Department of Information & Publicity
18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry – 605 001
+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078
info.pon@nic.in
*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.
Official Source: View on myScheme.gov.in
Benefits
Free bus pass (valid for one year) for professional travel needs.
Time Limit for Issue of a Fresh Bus Pass: Two weeks from the date of application.
Time Limit for Renewal of the Expired Bus Pass: Two days form the date of application.
Application Process
Apply Offline
For both Fresh Applications and Renewal Applications, the applicant should write a formal letter, attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required), and submit the same to -
The Director
Department of Information & Publicity
18, Belcombe Street, Puducherry - 605 001
+91-413-2334398, 2336415, 2337078
info.pon@nic.in
*The Office Timings are Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 01:00 pm & 02:00 pm to 05:45 pm.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | Free Bus Pass for Media Persons |
| Short Title | FBPMP |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Individual |
| Categories | Transport & Infrastructure |
| States | Puducherry |
| Gender | All |
| Area | Urban |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 14 May 2026
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