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Tamil Nadu Expands Free Bus Travel for Women

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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is set to launch an expanded free bus travel scheme for women and transgender individuals on October 2, coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti. The 'Vettri Payanam' scheme will allow them to travel free of charge on all 12,692 state-run buses across the state, including express, limited stop services, and deluxe buses. This expansion is expected to benefit around 8.4 million women daily, facilitating over 1.6 million one-way trips. The scheme aims to ensure women across all regions can access travel opportunities without financial barriers.

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