Tamil Nadu government scheme · Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu

Vetri Payanam (free bus travel for women)

Also called Vetri Payanam · Formerly Magalir Vidiyal Payanam

Vetri Payanam is run by the Transport Department, Government of Tamil Nadu. It offers free travel for women and transgender persons on most state-run buses within Tamil Nadu, expanding the earlier scheme. It is for women and transgender persons, including girl students travelling to college, for journeys within Tamil Nadu. Beneficiaries get free travel on eligible state-run buses, covering about 12,692 of the state's 18,413 scheduled government buses. No application is needed to receive this benefit; eligible individuals simply board a covered government bus.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Who can apply for Vetri Payanam

  • Women and transgender persons, including girl students travelling to college.
  • For journeys within Tamil Nadu.

Vetri Payanam benefits

  • Free travel on state-run Ordinary, Express, LSS, Deluxe, Point-to-Point and mofussil buses.
  • Ordinary buses on hill routes longer than 40 km are included.
  • About 12,692 of the state's 18,413 scheduled government buses are covered.

How to apply for Vetri Payanam

  1. No application is needed. Board a covered government bus.

Where it applies

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Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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