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.