Vettri Payanam scheme extended in Thanjavur district
The Thanjavur district administration has expanded the 'Vettri Payanam' scheme, increasing the number of no-fare bus services for women. The initiative now covers 288 buses, including new mofussil routes, to improve accessibility for female commuters.
Why it matters
This expansion significantly enhances public transport affordability and mobility for women in rural and urban Tamil Nadu.
The number of “no-fare travel” bus services offered to women commuters in Thanjavur district has increased by around 45% with the launch of extended “Vettri Payanam” scheme.
Inquiries reveal that the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation, Kumbakonam Division, operates 199 vehicles as town bus services in urban locations and connecting important rural locations with nearby urban centres within 30-km radius from the urban centres.
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