Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh 'Stree Shakti' Bus Scheme Launches August 15
The Andhra Pradesh government is launching a free bus travel program called 'Stree Shakti' for women, girls, and transgender individuals on August 15.
It's for certain buses, like Pallevelugu and Express, but not the fancy ones or non-stop routes.
When they get on the bus, they will get a special ticket showing the normal fare and how much the government is paying for it.
Bus staff are prepared for the launch.
The 'Stree Shakti' free bus travel scheme for women, girls, and transgender individuals launches August 15.
The scheme covers Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, and Express buses.
Ultra Deluxe, Super Luxury, AC and other special services are excluded.
New ticket machines will issue zero-fare tickets showing the actual fare and subsidy.
RTC staff has received training, and a meeting finalized implementation plans.
- Who
- The state government, RTC officials, and female, girl, and transgender passengers.
- What
- Implementation details of the 'Stree Shakti' free bus travel scheme.
- When
- Beginning August 15, with specific timings pending further orders.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, including East Godavari district.
- Why
- To provide free bus travel for women, girls, and transgender individuals.
Current implementation constraints
Benefits of Implementation
Scope and Service Coverage
Current implementation constraints
Certain non-stop services such as Rajahmundry-Kakinada and Kakinada-Visakhapatnam are not covered.
Benefits of Implementation
The free transit is limited in coverage due to funding constraints and current availability.
- Scheme Name
- 'Stree Shakti'
- Eligibility
- Women, girls, and transgender individuals
- Start Date
- August 15
- Applicable Buses
- Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, Express
- Excluded Services
- Ultra Deluxe, Super Luxury, AC buses, non-stop routes
- Ticket Feature
- Zero-fare tickets showing actual fare and subsidy
