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TN CM Vijay Expands Free Bus Travel for Women, Benefiting 84 Lakh Daily
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News18•02-10-2026, 10:45
TN CM Vijay Expands Free Bus Travel for Women, Benefiting 84 Lakh Daily
- •Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded ‘Vettri Payanam’ – free bus travel for women – on Gandhi Jayanti.
- •Over 84 lakh women are expected to benefit daily from the expanded free bus scheme.
- •Beneficiaries can now use services including ‘deluxe’ and ‘express’ categories.
- •There will be no income ceiling for beneficiaries and no limit on the number of daily trips.
- •The scheme's name, ‘Vettri Payanam’, translates to “victorious journey” and is derived from the ruling party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.
Key Questions Answered
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay launched the expanded 'Vettri Payanam' free bus travel scheme for women on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti.
No, there is no income ceiling for beneficiaries, and there are no limits on the number of daily trips women can take under the scheme.
Beneficiaries can now use services including 'deluxe' and 'express' categories, alongside other designated government bus services.
