India, June 11 -- The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday gave a nod to waive fares for all students travelling in Punjab Roadways, Punbus and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) buses to reach their respective centres for the NEET UG re-examination to be held on June 21.

Additionally, the fare for one attendant accompanying each student will also be waived for travel on June 20, 21, and 22. This decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Bhagwant Mann. The NEET examination, scheduled for May 3, was cancelled due to a paper leak.

Students will only have to show their admit cards to avail the facility and no fare will be charged from them. The financial liability of the free travel facility will be borne by the tra...