Transport, youth Affairs, and sports minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy said that about 25 lakh women, most of whom are agricultural workers, laborers, and daily laborers, will benefit from this scheme.
Andhra Pradesh Transport minister Mandipalli Ramprasad reddy said on thursday (July 24, 2025) that the andhra pradesh government has decided to implement free bus travel for women across the state from august 15, 2025.
Ramprasad reddy said that this initiative is a symbol of gratitude to the women who supported us in our great victory in Andhra Pradesh. We are happy to extend this scheme to all the women of the entire state. The philosophy of our government is simple. We are committed to giving back to those who have contributed to our success.
'There will be a burden of Rs 3,500 crore on the government treasury'
The Transport Minister said that this service will be available in all Palle-Velugu, luxury, and ultra-luxury buses, which will have maximum coverage across the state. At the same time, regarding this decision of the government, officials said that the free bus scheme will put a burden of Rs 3,500 crore on the government treasury.
This scheme, which will start on august 15, is part of the election super six guarantees made by the telugu desam party government ahead of the May 2024 elections. Let us tell you that Telangana's revanth reddy scheme has also implemented a similar policy.
What did the Transport minister say
Transport, youth Affairs and sports minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy said that about 25 lakh women, most of whom are agricultural laborers and daily laborers, will benefit from this scheme. He said that providing free transport increases their mobility, and they can travel longer distances. Can look for new opportunities. reddy said that the chief minister has directed the officials to buy only AC electric buses in the future. Converting the existing buses into electric buses will reduce the maintenance costs.
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