Him Bus Card Camp in Nurpur – Get 50% Fare Concession, Know Full Details
🗓 Camp Details
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), operating through its Pathankot depot, will hold a special Him Bus Card camp at the Nurpur bus stand on February 6, 2026. The camp is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to help passengers apply for and receive their Him Bus cards.
Officials have highlighted that this event is meant to make it easier for people — especially those eligible for concessions — to get their cards prepared and avoid missing out on subsidised travel benefits.
🚌 What Is the Him Bus Card?
The Him Bus Card is a smart, photo-based card issued to residents of Himachal Pradesh who qualify for subsidised or free travel on HRTC buses. The card has a QR code and personal details, and it helps the corporation verify the traveller’s eligibility in a transparent manner.
🎯 Purpose of the Card
- Women passengers must hold the Him Bus Card to avail the 50 % fare concession on HRTC buses; without it, they will be charged the full fare.
- Other eligible groups — such as persons with disabilities and war widows — are entitled to free travel but must show the card to receive this benefit.
- The card also helps HRTC prevent misuse of concessions and restrict benefits to actual residents and eligible individuals. Linking the card to state identification systems like Him Parivar ensures that concessions aren’t taken unfairly by non-residents.
🧾 Cost and Validity (General Info)
- When first issued, the card usually has a fee associated with it (roughly ₹200 plus GST — around ₹236 for the first year). Renewal in later years (often around ₹150 plus GST) is required to continue the benefits.
- If passengers choose home delivery instead of picking up the card at a centre, a small extra postal fee may apply.
📌 Important Deadline
HRTC has made February 7, 2026, the final deadline for people to have their Him Bus cards prepared at this particular camp. After this date, passengers must make other arrangements (like applying online or at a depot).
Passengers attending the camp have been advised to carry the following:
- Aadhaar card
- Mobile number linked with Aadhaar (for verification/OTP)
- Valid disability certificate (if applying under that category)
🛂 Why This Matters
HRTC’s shift to a digital, photo-linked card system helps ensure that subsidised travel is used by those who truly qualify and helps the corporation improve its fare concession system. It also creates a standardised process across the state for issuing and checking travel concessions.
Also, because the card carries a QR code, it can be scanned and activated easily on buses and at counters, making verification faster and more reliable.