Tamil Nadu free bus travel for women (Vidiyal Payanam)
விடியல் பயணம் (Vidiyal Payanam)
Paid by Department of Transport, Government of Tamil Nadu · 🇮🇳 India
What this pays
The published value, how it is calculated, and whether it is cash or a credit ceiling.
Email and a six-digit code, then €50 a year. No password to forget.
Who qualifies
UnlockThe 4 published rules this programme tests you against — age, income, residency, household and the rest.
The steps, documents and official link are part of the paid plan. Checking how much you're owed stays free.
1 document you'll need
UnlockExactly what to gather before you start, so nothing sends you back to the beginning.
Where this comes from
Vidiyal Payanam lets women and transgender persons ride ordinary state buses in Tamil Nadu free of charge.
https://spc.tn.gov.in/vidiyal-payanam-scheme/
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Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: spc.tn.gov.in
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