Zero tickets issued to women bus passengers cross 200 crore
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Tuesday ( July 22 ,2025) that reimbursement for the scheme is paid promptly.
The scheme was launched in December 2023. It is applicable to women, children and transgender persons.
The Minister said that celebrations would be held at 97 depots and 341 bus stations across the State. He congratulated drivers, conductors, shramiks and others at the corporation for the achievement.
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
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