Auto, LCV, Bus and Truck Drivers to Get Rs 1,500 Pension: Complete Scheme Breakdown

By Mahender Singh | Published Date : August 30, 2025

West Bengal offers Rs 1,500 monthly pension and insurance benefits to auto, truck, bus drivers and transport workers under a new social security scheme.

Good news for commercial drivers and transport workers in West Bengal! The West Bengal Government has launched a new scheme called the "West Bengal Transport Workers Social Security Scheme" to support auto, LCV, bus and truck drivers. This scheme offers a monthly pension of Rs 1,500 along with accident insurance benefits.

Let’s understand the full details of this scheme in easy language.

What Is This Pension Scheme?

Table of Contents

1. What Is This Pension Scheme?

2. What Are the Benefits?

3. Who Can Apply?

4. How to Apply Online?

5. Required Documents

6. Who Will Not Get the Benefit?

7. Final Words

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This scheme has been started by the West Bengal State Government under the Trinamool Congress (TMC). The main goal is to provide financial support after retirement to transport workers like:

→ Auto drivers
→ LCV (Light Commercial Vehicle) drivers
→ Bus drivers
→ Truck drivers
→ Conductors
→ Helpers (Khalasi)

Many of these workers do not have any pension or insurance support. This new scheme is a big step to help them live a safe life after they stop working.

What Are the Benefits?

1. Monthly Pension

• Eligible drivers and workers will get Rs 1,500 every month as pension.
• If someone stays enrolled for more than 5 years, they will get an extra Rs 10/month for every year after 5 years.

2. Insurance Benefit

• If the worker passes away, their family will get Rs 2 lakh as insurance money.
• In case of disability or injury, a compensation of Rs 50,000 will be given.

Who Can Apply?

To get the pension and insurance, these are the rules:

→ Age should be between 18 and 60 years.
→ You must work with a commercial vehicle (like auto, taxi, van, truck, or bus).
→ Only transport workers from the unorganised sector can apply.
→ Your vehicle must be for commercial/business use, not personal use.
→ To receive a pension, you must stay in the scheme for at least 5 years.

How to Apply Online?

You can apply easily through the e-District 2.0 Portal. Here’s the step-by-step process:

→ Visit the official e-District 2.0 portal.
→ Click on “Login/Sign Up”.
→ Scroll down and click “Register”.
→ Fill in your details carefully.
→ Enter the OTP received on your mobile to verify.
→ After registering, log in using your username/email and password.
→ Enter the new OTP and click “Submit”.
→ Go to the Dashboard, select your scheme from the menu and apply.

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Required Documents

To apply for the scheme, keep these documents ready:

→ ID proof & age proof (like Aadhaar card or Voter ID)
→ Driving License
→ Passport-size photo (your photo and family/dependent photo)
→ Bank details
→ Life Certificate

Who Will Not Get the Benefit?

→ If you drive a private vehicle for personal use, you cannot apply.
→ You must be a commercial driver or worker.
→ You must stay in the scheme for 5 years to get the pension.
→ Pension will be directly sent to your bank account – no middlemen.

Final Words

This scheme is a strong step toward helping the real heroes of the road — our commercial drivers, conductors and helpers. If you or someone you know is working in the transport sector in West Bengal, don’t miss this opportunity.

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Frequently Asked Questions on Commercial Vehicles

1: Who is eligible for the Rs 1,500 pension scheme in West Bengal?

Ans: Commercial drivers, conductors and helpers aged 18–60 working with business-use vehicles are eligible under the scheme.

2: What benefits are included in the transport workers' scheme?

Ans: The scheme provides Rs 1,500 monthly pension, Rs 2 lakh death insurance and Rs 50,000 compensation for disability.

3: How can I apply for this pension scheme online?

Ans: You can apply through the e-District 2.0 portal by registering and submitting the required documents.

4: Is the scheme available for private vehicle owners?

Ans: No, only commercial vehicle drivers and workers are eligible. Personal/private vehicle owners cannot apply.

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