Vetri Payanam: Tamil Nadu Widens Free Bus Travel from 2 October
Why in the news
In August 2026 Tamil Nadu announced a wider free-ride benefit on state buses, set to begin on 2 October 2026.
Key facts
- Scheme: Vetri Payanam, free rides for women and transgenders.
- Added categories: express, Limited Stop Service (LSS) and Deluxe buses run by the government.
- Area: metropolitan and urban services.
- Implementation: 2 October 2026.
- Yearly outlay: roughly ₹6,000 crore.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Eligible | Women and transgenders |
| Start | 2 October 2026 |
| Cost | About ₹6,000 crore per year |
Exam angle
- Scheme name: Vetri Payanam.
- Date and amount: 2 October 2026, ₹6,000 crore.