Kochi, Mar 8 (PTI) Over 26,000 women enjoyed the Kochi Metro ride on Tuesday free of cost as part of the International Women's Day celebrations.

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As part of the fete, the women were allowed by Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) to travel from any station to anywhere any number of times.

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Metro officials said 26,154 women availed themselves of the facility till 4 PM today.

Also, the managing director of KMRL Loknath Behra distributed menstrual cups. The distribution were in stations at Aluva, Kalamassery, Edappally, MG Road, Ernakulam South and Vytilla, among others.

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