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Sat 20 June 2026 NEWS

Priyadarshini Free Travel: 2.21 lakh more women passengers on June 16, scheme highly popular

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister CP John said that an increase in women passengers was recorded after the implementation of the Priyadarshini free travel scheme on KSRTC ordinary services. June 17, 2026

Priyadarshini Project: Even if woman passenger offers to pay ticket fare, conductors cannot accept it, says minister

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Transport Minister C P John said that even if a woman passenger is willing to pay for an ordinary bus operating under the Priyadarshini scheme, the conductors cannot accept it. Taking money in such a way will cause various difficulties, the minister said while addressing the press. The minister said that ordinary buses are not being converted into city fast buses. June 17, 2026

Students denied entry despite pleading; Protest against 'Priyadarshini' suspected

THRISSUR: A private bus conductor allegedly refused to allow several school students to board a bus at the Wadakkancherry bus stand in Thrissur. June 17, 2026

Priyadarshini launch: KSRTC logs ₹2.10 crore worth of free rides on first day

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The rollout of the state government’s 'Priyadarshini' free travel scheme effectively converted a majority of KSRTC ordinary services into women-only buses on Monday. June 17, 2026

Priyadarshini scheme impact: Sharp dip in passengers since Monday, concern looms

THRISSUR: The owners argue that there has been a significant drop in the number of passengers since yesterday. June 16, 2026

Mishap marks day one of Priyadarshini free bus service; conductor injured at Vizhinjam depot

VIZHINJAM: The launch of the new Priyadarshini bus service met with an unfortunate setback on its very first day after a conductor suffered a severe leg fracture. June 16, 2026

UDF govt walks the talk; 'Priyadarshini' superhit from day one

The UDF government has won it big in the first round. Let us hope that the success reaches more citizens in the coming days. June 16, 2026

'Violation of equality, implemented unconstitutionally'; Petition moved in HC seeking cancellation of Priyadarshini scheme

KOCHI: A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed in the High Court against the government's Priyadarshini scheme, which allows free travel for women in KSRTC ordinary buses. June 15, 2026

'Wishing all success, CM and CP John will overhaul KSRTC'; MoS Suresh Gopi responds to Priyadarshini scheme

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Union Minister Suresh Gopi praised the Priyadarshini scheme of KSRTC, which allows free travel to women passengers in Kerala. June 15, 2026

'Got laddus and bouquets, but no free ride'; Women complain of being charged for KSRTC tickets

KSRTC’s Priyadarshini free travel scheme for women and transgender persons began in Kerala, but complaints emerged on the first day as some passengers alleged they were charged ticket fares. June 15, 2026

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