MTC to Distribute Free Bus Travel Tokens for Senior Citizens in Chennai from June 21

The Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) will launch a special drive to distribute free bus travel tokens for senior citizens in Chennai from June 21 to July 31. The initiative aims to provide travel benefits to elderly residents through designated centres across the city.

Under the scheme, eligible senior citizens will receive 60 free travel tokens, allowing them to travel on MTC buses between July and December 2026. The allocation is equivalent to 10 travel tokens per month for six months. The distribution process will also include the renewal of existing senior citizen identity cards and registration of new beneficiaries.

MTC has arranged 39 distribution centres across Chennai, including Adyar, Tiruvanmiyur, T Nagar, Saidapet, Iyyappanthangal, Chromepet, Vadapalani, KK Nagar, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, Avadi, Ayanavaram, Tondiarpet, Ennore, Madhavaram, Tambaram, Perambur, Semmancherry, Kilambakkam, and Kundrathur. The centres will function daily, including public holidays, from 8 AM to 7:30 PM.

Senior citizens applying for a new travel card must submit proof of residence, such as a family card, along with age proof documents including Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving Licence, or educational certificates. Applicants must also provide two passport-size photographs.

According to MTC, after the special drive concludes on July 31, free travel tokens and identity cards will continue to be issued through respective depot offices during working days until December 20.

The scheme is expected to benefit thousands of senior citizens by providing affordable and convenient access to public transportation across Chennai.