Free Bus Travel Scheme Announced
Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy announced that free bus travel for women across the state will start on August 15. This initiative, called ‘Sri Shakti’, will be officially launched by Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.
Buses Included in the Scheme
Women in Andhra Pradesh will be able to travel free in the following APSRTC bus categories:
- Palle Velugu
- Ultra Palle Velugu
- Metro Express
- City Ordinary
- Express Buses
They can go anywhere within the state through these services.
Travel Documents Needed
To avail of the free travel facility, women must produce any one of the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Voter ID
- Ration Card
Number of Buses and Expenditure
The scheme will benefit about 6,700 buses in total. The estimated cost of the program every year is ₹1,950 crore.
Electric Bus Plans
The Chief Minister also signed off on buying 3,000 electric buses. Of these, 1,400 electric buses will be introduced within two years, says Minister Ramprasad Reddy.
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