Telangana Women Save Rs.10,000 Cr, Mahalakshmi Free Bus Scheme

Strengthening economic independence, the Government of Telangana’s flagship Mahalakshmi Free Bus Travel Scheme has marked a major milestone, with women across the State saving a total of Rs.10,000 crore in travel expenses, according to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation.

Launched on December 9, 2023, the scheme has, over a period of nearly 28 months, enabled women passengers to undertake more than 290 crore free journeys across the State, informed TGSRTC Vice Chairman & Managing Director Nagireddy. 

He



stated that women particularly from middle and lower-income groups, including students and workers who earlier spent between Rs.1,500 and Rs.2,500 per month on travel are now able to save this amount.

The cumulative savings of Rs.10,000 crore stand as a strong indicator of women’s growing financial independence. 

Following the implementation of the scheme, the share of women passengers in RTC buses has significantly increased from 40 per cent to over 67 per cent, with an average of 35 lakh women commuters traveling daily.