Kerala's Free Travel Scheme for Transgender Persons Launches June 15
Free KSRTC travel: Kerala includes transgender persons, assures full funding

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The Kerala government will include transgender persons in its free KSRTC travel scheme starting June 15, fully funding the initiative. KSRTC will not incur costs, as the state will reimburse for revenue losses, with estimated annual costs around ₹712 crore.
- 01The free KSRTC travel scheme launches on June 15, including transgender persons and women.
- 02The Kerala government will reimburse KSRTC for the entire cost of the initiative, ensuring no financial burden on the transport corporation.
- 03Estimated annual costs for the scheme are around ₹712 crore, primarily for ordinary bus services.
- 04Currently, the scheme applies only to ordinary buses, with no plans to extend benefits to premium services.
- 05Transport Minister C P John reassured that all costs will be covered by the government, alleviating concerns for KSRTC employees.
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The Kerala government has announced that transgender persons will be included in the free travel scheme for KSRTC, set to begin on June 15. This initiative will also benefit women passengers, with the state ensuring that KSRTC will not bear any financial burden. The government will fully reimburse KSRTC for the revenue losses incurred due to the scheme. During a review meeting led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, officials discussed the implementation details, which include KSRTC maintaining records of eligible passengers and submitting expenditure estimates for reimbursement. The estimated annual cost for providing free travel on ordinary buses is approximately ₹712 crore. Currently, the scheme is limited to ordinary buses, with no plans to extend it to faster or premium services. Transport Minister C P John confirmed that the government would cover all costs associated with the program, easing concerns among KSRTC employees regarding financial implications. Further operational details are expected to be finalized in an upcoming Cabinet meeting, ensuring a smooth rollout of the scheme across Kerala.
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The free travel scheme aims to enhance mobility for transgender persons and women in Kerala, promoting inclusivity and accessibility.
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