Kerala's Free Bus Ride for Women Sparks Private Operator Strike
Kerala's Congress-led government's free bus ride scheme for women, launched recently, has drawn criticism from private bus operators who have called for a strike. The scheme, intended to benefit women and address concerns about public transport affordability, has raised financial viability questions, particularly regarding the KSRTC, which is already struggling financially.
8 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Kerala's Free Bus Ride for Women Sparks Private Operator Strike
17 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender people on KSRTC buses increased daily ridership by 87%, reaching 12.12 lakh passengers.
4 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
Kerala's Transport Minister sparked controversy by suggesting some women were feigning poverty to use free bus services.
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