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Women passengers in KSRTC buses rise by 500,000 after 'Priyadarshini' scheme launch

C.P. John, Minister for Transport, revealed on Monday that the launch of ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme has boosted daily women passengers on KSRTC buses from 1 million to 1.5 million. This initiative, offering free travel for women and transgender individuals, is part of UDF government's 'Indira Guarantees' and incurs a daily cost of ₹2 crore.

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Jun 29, 2026 · 1 min read · 4 views
Women passengers in KSRTC buses rise by 500,000 after 'Priyadarshini' scheme launch

Key Takeaways

  • •The 'Priyadarshini' scheme has boosted daily female ridership on KSRTC buses from 1 million to 1.5 million since its launch on June 15.
  • •Transport Minister C.P. John revealed that the initiative costs the state ₹2 crore daily, but yields a ₹3 return for every ₹1 spent.
  • •The scheme allows women and transgender individuals to travel for free on 3,125 KSRTC 'Ordinary' service buses without needing identification.
  • •Kerala's Transport Department plans to introduce a comprehensive Transport Policy and a Vehicle Census to address sector challenges.
  • •Currently, there are approximately 1.30 crore vehicles on Kerala's roads, highlighting the need for effective transport management.

Since ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme launched,number of women using KSRTC buses jumped by about 500,000 daily. C.P. John,Transport Minister,announced this Monday in Kerala Legislative Assembly . Before,around 1 million women rode these buses; now it's about 1.5 million .

Started June 15 by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan,scheme lets women,transgender individuals travel free on 3,125 ‘Ordinary’ service buses run by KSRTC. No ID or certificates needed. They get ‘zero’ fare tickets to help KSRTC gauge financial hit .

Part of UDF government’s ‘Indira Guarantees,’scheme costs state another ₹2 crore daily. But John stressed that each ₹1 spent means ₹3 for working women,boosting family budgets.

Besides scheme,Transport Department plans to roll out new Transport Policy,covering many sector elements,plus a Vehicle Census. Right now,around 1.30 crore vehicles on Kerala roads. Department also targeting air pollution issues,especially fake pollution certificates from rackets in Haryana and Rajasthan…

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