Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has announced a 25 percent fare discount on single journey tickets for senior citizens and persons with disabilities or special needs. The discount will take effect from Monday, according to a press release issued on Sunday by Md. Mashiur Rahman, Executive Director (Additional Charge) of the Dhaka Transport Coordination Authority (DTCA).

The announcement states that citizens aged 65 years or above will receive the discount upon verification of age through their national identity card. Additionally, individuals with disabilities or special needs who hold a ‘Suborno’ identity card issued under the Ministry of Social Welfare will also be eligible for the same 25 percent discount on single journey tickets.

An official inauguration ceremony for the new fare benefit will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Monday at Farmgate Metro Station, to be inaugurated by Sheikh Robiul Alam.