Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Andhra to roll out 500 Thalli-Bidda Express vehicles
The Andhra Pradesh government is going to introduce 500 special vehicles called Thalli-Bidda Express.
These vehicles will help pregnant women, new mothers, and their babies travel for free.
The vehicles have special features like seat belts, air conditioning, and first-aid kits to keep everyone safe.
The government wants to help about 2.75 lakh women every year with this service.
The Chief Minister, N Chandrababu Naidu, has already checked the vehicles and approved the designs.
Soon, these vehicles will be ready to use all over the state.
Andhra Pradesh government to deploy 500 Thalli-Bidda Express vehicles for free transportation of pregnant women, postnatal mothers, and newborns.
Vehicles equipped with safety features including rear seat belts, footrest, air conditioning, first-aid kit, fire safety equipment, and GPS tracking.
Service expected to benefit around 2.75 lakh women annually.
Vehicles will offer free transportation from government hospitals to homes for postnatal mothers, their newborn babies, and one attendant.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu inspected the vehicles and approved the branding designs for public awareness.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh government, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
- What
- Roll out of 500 Thalli-Bidda Express vehicles for free transportation of pregnant women, postnatal mothers, and newborns
- When
- Soon (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Across Andhra Pradesh
- Why
- To provide free and safe transportation for pregnant women, postnatal mothers, and newborns, benefiting around 2.75 lakh women annually
- Number of Vehicles
- 500
- Beneficiaries Annually
- 2.75 lakh women
- Vehicle Types
- SUVs and MUVs
- Services Provided
- Free transportation for pregnant women, postnatal mothers, and newborns
- Safety Features
- Rear seat belts, footrest, air conditioning, first-aid kit, fire safety equipment, GPS tracking
