Who benefits from the free bus for women scheme?
An analysis of the free bus travel scheme for women in Chennai by CAG revealed that it not only saved them money but also allowed them to invest in their family's health and education.
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How has the fare free bus scheme in Tamil Nadu impacted women? CAG spoke to 3000 women across the state to understand.
Fair Fares: Towards Gender-Inclusive Public Transport
CAG surveyed 3000 women across 6 cities to understand the impact of the fare-free public transport scheme for women launched by the Tamil Nadu government. The study found that women were able to save an average of Rs 601 to Rs 800 per month as a result of this scheme. Additionally, the study highlighted that the saved transportation expenses were predominantly invested in the family. Find out more from the full report.
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Freebie or Freedom? Tamil Nadu’s free bus travel scheme for women
Few have tried to understand the significance of the free bus travel scheme that a handful of states have introduced. In Tamil Nadu the benefits for women have been definite and palpable, though issues like poor frequency of women-only buses need to be addressed.
