The claim
The Government of India is set to launch a nationwide free travel scheme for senior citizens aged 60 and above, which will provide free transportation across multiple modes of transport starting from 15 June 2025.
Original review summary
FACTLY reports that it found no official reports or statements announcing the nationwide scheme, and that railway officials contacted by fact-checkers said no such announcement had been issued. The review also notes that some state-level concessions exist, but these are separate from the claimed nationwide scheme.[S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] FACTLY original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
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