Kerala KSRTC women riders double to 12.12 lakh under free scheme

Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John said daily women passengers on KSRTC Ordinary buses rose from 6.48 lakh to 12.12 lakh after a free-travel scheme launched on these services. Male ridership stayed nearly constant, showing the gain did not displace other commuters. The data indicates the welfare scheme expanded bus usage without hurting revenue from existing passengers.