AP to launch free bus travel for women and transgender from Aug 15

Andhra Pradesh Governament to All girls, women, and transgender for free bus travel under the ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme, to be launched statewide on August 15, Principal Secretary (Transport, Roads & Buildings) Kantilal Dande said on Monday.

“Beneficiaries include all girls, women, and transgender persons with domicile status in Andhra Pradesh, subject to



presenting valid identity proof,” Dande said in a government order.

New scheme will be launched using the existing fleet of the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC), with additional buses to be procured based on demand, he added. Free travel will apply only to Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express, and Express services.