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Free Bus Travel for Women: 'Vetri Payanam' Scheme Launched in Villupuram!
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News18•04-10-2026, 10:00
Free Bus Travel for Women: 'Vetri Payanam' Scheme Launched in Villupuram!
- •The 'Magalir Vetri Payanam' (Women's Success Journey) free bus service for women was launched yesterday in Tamil Nadu.
- •Following its inauguration by Chief Minister Vijay in Chennai, the scheme was also launched in Villupuram district.
- •District Collector Sheikh Abdul Rahman flagged off the service at Villupuram new bus stand and distributed sweets.
- •The free bus service is available in all branches including Villupuram, Tindivanam, and Gingee, allowing women to travel free on town buses and specific suburban buses.
- •In Villupuram district, a total of 218 buses, including 143 town buses, 29 suburban ordinary buses, and 46 short-service suburban buses, will operate under this scheme.
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The free bus service for women was launched under the 'Magalir Vetri Payanam' (Women's Success Journey) scheme in Villupuram district, where District Collector Sheikh Abdul Rahman flagged off the service.
Under the Vetri Payanam scheme in Villupuram district, women can travel for free on all town buses as well as specific express, LSS, and deluxe suburban buses.
Buses operating under this free travel scheme for women feature a 'Magalir Vetri Payanam' sticker on their front and rear windshields so passengers can easily recognize them.
