The AAP government had time and again pitched for lowering of Metro rail fares saying that ordinary residents of Delhi were not able to afford the "high" fares. (Photo: Reuters)

The Delhi Metro and buses fare may be free for women in the national capital if everything goes well according to Aam Aadmi Party government's planning.

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government, a 50 per cent equity partner in Delhi Metro along with Centre, is planning to make travelling for women by buses and Metro free of cost, according to a TOI report.

Delhi transport minister Kailash Gahlot had held a meeting with the senior officials of Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) to see if the plan is feasible, the report said.

Kailash Gehlot had asked the DMRC officials to submit a proposal to look into the technicalities on how to make travelling free for women.

However, a DMRC official said it would be a major challenge to make travelling free of cost for women. The official said it would lead to a "spurt in ridership" that may pose a challenge to the DMRC if they can handle such additional pressure.

Earlier, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said AAP government could reduce Metro fares by 25-30 per cent if it is given full control over Delhi Metro Rail Corporation.

The AAP government had time and again pitched for lowering of Metro rail fares saying that ordinary residents of Delhi were not able to afford the "high" fares.

"Delhi Metro is a necessity, not a luxury, for Delhi's residents. The fares are too high for ordinary commuters of the city," Manish Sisodia said.

Meanwhile, the Greater Noida Authority (GNA) has approved a 14-km-long Metro link, which will directly connect Delhi with Greater Noida through Blue Line.

Though the link connecting Delhi with Greater Noida will be part of Delhi Metro, but it will be developed by Noida Metro Rail Corporation (NMRC) and will be funded by the Noida Authority, a report said.