Vijay launches expanded free bus travel scheme for women, issue tickets

Chennai, Oct 2 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister launched the expanded 'Vetri Payanam' (free bus travel) scheme for women at the Koyambedu bus terminus in Chennai on Friday, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi. In line with the announcement made in the State Assembly in August, Vijay, dressed in white silk dhoti and silk full sleeves, formally launched the expansion of the scheme by issuing free travel tickets in few buses heading for various destinations. He also interacted with the women passengers, who took selfies, shook hands with them, and the elders greeted and…