Women passengers show their zero-fare tickets aboard a KSRTC bus in Palakkad following the launch of Kerala government’s Priyadarshini scheme on Monday (June 15, 2026) | Photo Credit: K K MUSTAFAH Billed as a significant step towards women’s empowerment, the Kerala government on Monday (June 15, 2026) launched its ambitious flagship ‘Priyadarshini’ free travel scheme for all women and transgender persons on ordinary buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the scheme at the Thampanoor Central Bus Station around 9.30 a.m. The inaugural journey carrying the Chief Minister and other dignitaries from the bus station to the Secretariat premises was operated entirely by women crew. Published - June 15, 2026 09:58 am IST
Kerala launches ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women, transgender persons
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