Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches Vettri Payanam scheme, expanding no-fare bus travel for women
Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay inaugurated the Vettri Payanam programme, which widens a no‑fare bus service for female commuters. At Koyambedu bus terminal he handed out complimentary tickets to women riders, marking the scheme’s rollout. The initiative seeks to boost women’s safety and encourage public transport use across the state, in urban areas, extending previous free‑travel provisions.