Private bus operators in Kerala have threatened an indefinite strike over financial losses linked to KSRTC's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel to women. Operators rejected an expert committee's recommendations and will decide on statewide service suspension at a September 8 meeting
The Kerala High Court observed that the UDF government's Priyadarshini Scheme, offering free KSRTC travel for women and transgender persons, fulfills an election promise and is a policy decision. Hearing a PIL alleging discrimination and financial burden, the court reserved its verdict
Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme offering free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses for women and transgender persons commenced on Monday. Beneficiaries hailed the initiative for reducing commuting costs, while opposition parties and transport workers raised concerns over implementation and financial sustainability
Kerala has launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ scheme offering free travel for women and transgender persons on ordinary KSRTC buses from June 15. Part of the Congress-led government’s election promises, the initiative aims to reduce travel costs and boost mobility and participation
KSRTC has announced that women and transgender persons can travel free from June 15 under the Priyadarshini scheme on seven categories of ordinary bus services. The Kerala government will reimburse KSRTC, while special stickers will identify eligible buses
The All Kerala Men's Association has announced protests against the Kerala government's free bus travel scheme for women, alleging discrimination. The Priyadarshini scheme, launching on June 15, offers free travel in KSRTC ordinary buses and is expected to cost the state up to Rs 800 crore annually
The Kerala Cabinet announced that the "Priyadarshini" scheme, offering free KSRTC ordinary bus travel for women and transgenders, will launch on June 15. Chief Minister V D Satheesan stated the government will bear the ₹800 crore annual cost
