Why Climate Ticket?

  • A Smart Investment in Our Future: Redirecting central government funding to public transport for the Climate Ticket means healthier citizens and higher workforce participation. This initiative aligns with India’s tradition of supporting welfare schemes, providing essential budgetary and infrastructural support to state governments for effective implementation. 
  • Sustainable Cities: Fewer private vehicles and a shift towards utilising public transport, means reduced air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Cleaner air leads to healthier, more livable cities.
  • Accessible Mobility for All: The right to mobility should not be a luxury. Affordable and convenient travel options for everyone, with free rides for those who need it most. 
  • Global Inspiration: The climate ticket policy already operational in several countries has shown how subsidising public transport can encourage more people to use it while also helping in the reduction of CO2 emissions, congestion, air pollution and car usage.

Let’s make the case for a union budget that builds a resilient, equitable, and climate-conscious India. 

Together, we demand:

  1. A National Climate Ticket Policy—affordable and reliant public transport for all.
  2. A dedicated national budget to support this shift to a robust and capable public transport infrastructure.
  3. A shift away from car-centric cities toward people-first cities.

It’s time to put people and the planet first.

Next Steps

  1. Awareness Campaigns: Promote the idea of relient and affordable public transport as a public right.
  2. Phased Implementation: Start with vulnerable groups, then expand.

Governance: Coordinate between central, state, and local governments for effective implementation.