Collector Durgamoorthi distributing sweets to women at the launch of Vetri Payanam scheme at Kamarajar Bus Stand in Dindigul on Friday.
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Dindigul and Theni Collectors launched the expansion of the ‘Vetri Payanam’ scheme in their respective districts on Friday.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay launched the ‘Vetri Payanam’ scheme expanding no-fare bus travel for women and transgender persons, at the Koyambedu bus terminus in Chennai.
In Dindigul, Collector Durgamoorthi launched the no-fare bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons at Dindigul Kamarajar bus stand in the presence of Dindigul MP R. Sachithanantham, Nilakkottai MLA R. Ayyanar and other officials.
Under the expanded ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme, women and transgender persons can undertake no fare travel on the Ordinary, Express, Limited Stop Service, and Deluxe government buses operating in cities and towns and on the Ordinary buses operating in mofussil areas and hill routes.
Under the expanded scheme, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) will be operating 75 buses across 63 routes covering 720 trips. TNSTC Zonal General Manager A. Muthukrishnan and other officials were present.
Collector R. Vaithinathan flagging off the Vettri Payanam scheme at John Pennycuick bus stand in Theni on Friday.
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In Theni district, Collector R. Vaithinathan launched the no fare bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons at the Colonel John Pennycuick Bus Terminus in Theni.
Under the expanded scheme, the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) will be operating 83 buses across 52 routes covering 589 trips. Deputy Manager Prem Anand and other officials were present.
Published – October 02, 2026 09:34 pm IST
