Key facts
- Kerala's government will launch a free bus travel scheme for women on June 15.
- The scheme applies to all ordinary buses operated by the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
- The initiative is a fulfillment of a key election promise by the UDF government.
- The estimated daily cost of the scheme is ₹2 crore, to be borne by the state government.
- The launch event will be led by Chief Minister VD Satheesan at Thampanoor bus station.
The Kerala government is set to launch a significant public transport initiative, offering free bus travel to women across the state starting June 15. This move fulfills a key promise made by the UDF government during its Assembly election campaign.