Women may cheer, but free bus ride a risk to Kerala’s robust transport ecosystem
Kerala elections: The UDFs manifesto is anchored on five key guarantees, including free bus travel for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) services. The scheme mirrors Karnatakas Shakti programme, which is estimated to cost the state exchequer about Rs 5,300 crore in 2026-27.
Kerala elections: The UDFs manifesto is anchored on five key guarantees, including free bus travel for women on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) services. The scheme mirrors Karnatakas Shakti programme, which is estimated to cost the state exchequer about Rs 5,300 crore in 2026-27.
