Research Article | Open Access
IMPACT OF WOMEN FREE BUS OPERATION INTAMIL NADU STATE TRANSPORT CORPORATION (TNSTC) ON TAMILNADU
S. Kiruthika, Research scholar,
Pages: 1815-1820
Abstract
In this research paper described the impact of women free bus operation in Tamil Nadu State transport corporation (TNSTC) in Tamil Nadu. After the government’s announcement of free bus travel for all women,most of the women passengers are likely to shift from private to government buses. Women who are travelling
through other modes of transport may also prefer to travel by government buses. As per the ITDP survey, 77% of women transit by walk, cycle and public transport. Either they lost a job as they couldn’t afford to travel long-distance anymore due to bus fare hike.