Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Tamil Nadu Extends Free Bus Travel Benefits for Differently-Abled Residents
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced new help for differently-abled people.
They can already travel for free on ordinary buses with one helper.
Now, the free travel will also include Express, LSS and deluxe buses.
Air-conditioned buses will not be included.
Some people whose legs are affected will receive specially designed scooters.
New homes will be created for mentally challenged people in ten districts.
Other homes will provide occupational training for differently-abled people.
More facilities will also support people with spinal-cord disabilities and differently-abled children.
Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay extended free bus travel for differently-abled passengers and one helper beyond ordinary buses.
The scheme will cover Express, LSS and deluxe buses, but not air-conditioned buses.
Specially designed low-height scooters will be provided to people with affected legs and functioning hands.
Homes for 500 mentally challenged people will be established across ten districts.
Additional facilities include occupational-training homes, two spinal-cord-care homes and six primary training centres for children.
- Who
- Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, who also serves as minister for Differently-abled Welfare.
- What
- The government announced expanded free bus travel and several new support facilities for differently-abled people.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- Chennai; the facilities will be established across specified districts.
- Why
- To help differently-abled people travel for education and jobs and provide housing, training and care.
- Bus coverage
- Free travel with a helper will extend to Express, LSS and deluxe buses.
- Exclusion
- Air-conditioned buses will not be covered.
- Scooters
- Low-height scooters with specially designed wheels will be distributed to eligible people with affected legs and functioning hands.
- Mental-health homes
- Homes will be established in ten districts for 500 mentally challenged people.
- Training homes
- Occupational-training homes will be established in ten districts for 400 people.
- Spinal-cord support
- Two additional homes will be established for people whose spinal cords are affected.
- Children’s support
- Six primary training centres will be established for differently-abled children.