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CM Vijay Launches 'Vetri Payanam' Scheme, Issues Free Tickets to Women Passengers!
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News18•02-10-2026, 10:17
CM Vijay Launches 'Vetri Payanam' Scheme, Issues Free Tickets to Women Passengers!
- •Chief Minister Vijay launched the expanded Vetri Payanam scheme at Koyambedu, Chennai, offering free travel for women on government buses.
- •The scheme is an extension of the 'Magalir Vidiyal Payanam Scheme', now including Express, LSS, and Deluxe government buses.
- •Approximately 8.4 million women and transgender individuals are expected to benefit daily from this initiative.
- •Beneficiaries will compulsorily receive a 'ZERO Ticket' without income limits or restrictions on the number of journeys.
- •For complaints, the toll-free number 149 can be contacted; the scheme is temporarily on hold in Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts due to by-election code of conduct.
Key Questions Answered
The Vetri Payanam scheme is an expanded free bus travel initiative for women and transgender individuals, allowing them to travel without paying fares on various government buses including Express, LSS, and Deluxe services. Beneficiaries receive a compulsory ZERO Ticket without any restrictions on income limits or journey counts, though it is valid strictly for travel within Tamil Nadu.
The scheme is temporarily not being implemented in Chengalpattu and Tiruppur districts due to the ongoing by-election code of conduct, and it will commence there once the election procedures are fully completed.
Passengers can reach out via the official toll-free number 149 to report any complaints or issues regarding the Vetri Payanam bus services.
