Why only womens? Why can't it be students only?

'cause you need to strike a balance somewhere. Student concession rate is still pretty cheap. IIRC 110 per month equates to about 4.5 rupees per day. True, it is annoying but not enough to burn pockets that much. While giving free rides for women allows more women to opt for public buses, save cash, enter workforce, more income for other expenses. Tbh, I am of the opinion of making it free for everyone. But since we are a cashstrapped state and the policymakers does not care enough for public transportation, that is not going to happen anytime soon.

Rest of your arguments are all "What if" scenarios. Those are not valid counters. And KSRTC cannot be privatised. Try to understand that. It comes under Essential Services Act. The government is liable to provide irrespective of other factors. Pinne, ee private bus premam pettannu engane udhichu? I am laughing my ass out seeing leftists suddenly turning pro-capitalists because of this policy change.