As Kerala Rolls Out Free Bus Rides for Women, Men’s Group Plans Protest

The All Kerala Men’s Association(AKMA) has come out against the state government’s decision to implement the free bus travel announced to aid women and transgender persons in Kerala. 

The newly inducted Congress-led government in Kerala is set to start the proposed ‘Priyadarshini scheme’ from June 15th in all state-owned local bus



services. 

According to a decision taken at the first Cabinet meeting under the Indira Guarantee initiative, free travel in ordinary KSRTC buses will be provided to all women and transgender persons, irrespective of age.

The state government has named the scheme Priyadarshini, which was announced by Chief Minister VD Satheesan at a recent press conference.