Declare ‘Vettri Payanam’ scheme unconstitutional, urges private bus operator before Madras High Court

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A private bus operator from Erode has asked the Madras High Court to declare Tamil Nadu’s Vettri Payanam free-travel scheme unconstitutional. The operator argues that allowing women to ride government buses without fares disadvantages private services and could force businesses to close.

A private bus operator from Erode claims that no-fare travel for women in government buses alone would cause a severe dent to their business and force them to shut down operations