Tamil Nadu Expands Free Bus Travel Scheme for Women
· India · Indian Express, The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has expanded the state's free bus travel programme, titled Vettri Payanam, to include more categories of government buses. The initiative now covers Express, Limited Stop, Deluxe, and Mofussil Ordinary services, as well as Ghat routes exceeding 40 km. According to official data, the scheme benefits 12,695 buses and is expected to reach 84.32 lakh women daily. The move builds upon existing welfare policies inherited from the previous administration while incorporating new promises from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party. The government has framed the expansion as a core social justice measure to improve transport accessibility.
Why it matters
The expansion significantly reduces daily commuting costs for millions of women across Tamil Nadu, directly influencing household budgets and access to employment opportunities.
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