About Scheme

The Zero Ticket Bus Travel Scheme for Women is an initiative by the Government of Tamil Nadu under the Department of Social Welfare and Women Empowerment. It allows women passengers to travel free of cost in government-run normal-fare buses for short distances up to 30 kilometers within cities and towns across the state.

Key Features

• Women passengers can travel without paying any fare in government-operated normal-fare buses
• Zero-value tickets are issued to eligible women travelers by bus conductors
• Applicable for short-distance travel up to 30 kilometers within Tamil Nadu

Details

The scheme significantly benefits women across all age groups and social categories. Over 52% of the scheme’s users are below the age of 40, while nearly 48% are older, showing its wide impact. Around 44% of users have educational qualifications below the fifth grade, indicating the program’s reach among lower-income and less-educated women.

Eligibility

Only women are eligible. Applicants must be permanent residents of Tamil Nadu. Travel limit under this scheme is 30 kilometers per journey.

Benefits

Women can travel free of cost in Tamil Nadu government buses without paying any fare up to 30 kilometers. Promotes mobility, financial independence, and empowerment for women across urban and rural areas.

Application Process

No formal application process. Women simply board the bus and request a zero-value ticket from the conductor. The scheme operates offline and is available daily across all eligible bus routes in Tamil Nadu.

Documents Required

Any one of the following identity documents can be shown to the bus conductor while traveling: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, School or College ID, Employee ID, or any other photo ID.