Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme

Introduction

• Andhra Pradesh newly formed TDP government in alliance with BJP and JSP are all set to launch the 'Andhra Pradesh Free bus travel' Scheme.
• Revenue minister Satya Prasad Anagani announced that Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Schemen will be implemented from August 15, 2024.
• With this scheme, the beneficiary can access the free ride within the state.
• The announced scheme was part of the TDP manifesto and part of the 'Super Six Scheme'.
• Andhra Pradesh Free bus travel Scheme is known by some other names such as 'Free bus services in Andhra Pradesh', 'Andhra Pradesh Free Bus travel for women', and 'APSRTC Free bus scheme for women',
• As the TDP is taking the charge, it's time to fulfill their promises made during the election.
• The Andhra Pradesh Free Bus travel scheme aims to provide free bus rides to all beneficiaries.
• According to the scheme, the government promises free bus rides within the state to all female citizens, irrespective of their age.
• However, the benefits of the scheme will be restricted to such women's who are permanent residents of the state.
• Under this scheme, the women can travel up to state borders in express and palle velugu buses without paying any fare.
• Beneficiaries need to apply for the Andhra Pradesh Free bus travel scheme, whose procedure and details are yet to be disclosed.
• Once the government implements the Free Bus travel scheme, its application procedure and guidelines will be issued.
• The benefits of Andhra Pradesh Free Bus travel ride are restricted to state government transport bus services.
• It means beneficiaries can travel free of cost in APSRTC buses only.
• Additionally, the benefits will be available to all buses except AC, Volvo or as notified in the scheme guidelines.
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Benefits of Scheme

• Under the 'Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme', the government intends to provide the following benefits: -
  • Free Bus ride to all women within the state.
  • Ticket fares will not be charged from beneficiary women.
  • Free bus rides will be offered in APSRTC buses only.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants who meet the AP Free Bus travel scheme eligibility guidelines are eligible to receive its benefits. The details are as follows: -
  • Beneficiaries must be permanent residents of the state.
  • Only Women beneficiary are eligible, irresepective of age.

Documents Required

• To receive Andhra Pradesh Free Bus ride scheme benefits, the beneficiaries must produce their following documents: -
  • Aadhaar Card.
  • Domicile.
  • Address Proof.
  • Photograph.

How to apply

• Eligible beneficiary women need to apply for Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme.
• However, the AP Free Bus Ride scheme application form details are yet to be announced.
• The government did not specify whether the scheme application process will be online or offline.
• Beneficiaries who meet the eligibility guidelines can submit their Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme application in the required format.
• In the application form, applicants are required to provide their necessary details and documents.
• After submitting the form successfully, the authorized department will verify the provided details and documents.
• Upon successful verification, a card or pass will be issued to each beneficiary.
• Passengers must show this card or pass while traveling to receive scheme benefits.

Important Link

• Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme Application Form link will be released soon by the government.
• Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Ride Scheme Guidelines are yet to be released by the goverment.
• Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation Official Website.

Contact Details

• Andhra Pradesh Free Bus Travel Scheme Helpline Number are currently unavailable.