Kerala’s Priyadarshini free travel scheme is increasing ridership on KSRTC services, according to reports from multiple outlets. Deccan Chronicle says women now account for 66% of KSRTC commuters under the scheme. Times of India reports that KSRTC ridership rises by 28.9% after the introduction and rollout of Priyadarshini for eligible women, indicating a broader increase in overall passenger numbers. While the sources highlight different metrics—Deccan Chronicle focuses on the change in the share of women riders, and Times of India focuses on the percentage growth in total ridership—they both attribute the rise to the implementation of the free travel programme. The reports describe the scheme’s impact specifically on KSRTC passenger figures in Kerala, suggesting that it draws new users and shifts the composition of commuters toward women. No additional operational details, eligibility criteria, or timelines are provided in the excerpts, and the figures are presented as outcomes associated with the scheme’s adoption.