Free Bus Rides: Boon for Gender or Doom for KSRTC?

Are free rides for women a ticket to KSRTC's doom? Without doubt, the policy will bleed KSRTC. Yet, it can be a boon for women who depend on public transport. Official figures say over 40 per cent of Kerala households depend on public transport. Free rides, therefore, can improve monthly savings, open job markets and abolish 'transport poverty'.

This video also hints at various revenue options that the government could explore to at least partially offset KSRTC's losses. Nonetheless, more disposable income with women will increase spending and thus spur growth in tax revenues.