DT Next reports that Vijay launched the expanded Vettri Payanam free-travel programme on October 2 at Koyambedu. It extends an existing benefit for women and transgender passengers to additional service categories. This is a launch milestone, not evidence that every journey or bus category is covered. Passengers should check the transport undertaking's applicable service rules. For the promise tracker, operating coverage, exclusions and access matter more than the ceremony, so the broader commitment remains In Progress.
The item has a public implementation signal, but the final outcome still depends on official orders, budgets, court records, department data, or later reporting.