TN announces free travel for children below 5 yrs in govt buses

Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday that children aged less than 5 years will be exempted from paying fares in buses operated by government-run transport bodies. Transport Minister SS Sivasankar, who made announcement, added that automated travel ticket system, redressal body for passengers will be set up. Currently, children aged between 3 and 12 years need to pay 'half fare'.