The Free Bus Travel for Women Scheme, called Stree Shakti, will be launched in Andhra Pradesh on 15th August 2025, and all girls, women, and transgender people with AP domicile can travel free if a valid identity proof is shown. The scheme will start with the existing buses, and new buses may be added later depending on demand. It will run in Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express, and Express services, but Non-stop, Interstate, Contract Carriage, Chartered, Package Tours, Saptagiri Express, Ultra Deluxe, Super Luxury, Star Liner, and AC buses are excluded. Women can travel free on enclave routes. For safety, body cameras and CCTV may be used, public amenities improved, zero fare tickets issued, and the government will reimburse APSRTC.
Objective of Free Bus Scheme
The objective of the Free Bus Scheme is to give free travel for women, girls, and transgender people in Andhra Pradesh so they can move easily. Safety of passengers will be given top priority, and body cameras and CCTV may be used. Public amenities like fans, chairs, toilets, and drinking water at bus stations will be improved. The scheme also aims to encourage more people to use buses and make travel simple, safe, and affordable for all eligible passengers.
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Key Highlights of AP Free Bus Scheme Rules
| Name of the Scheme | AP Free Bus Scheme Rules |
| Launched by | Andhra Pradesh Government, 2025 |
| Objective | To give free travel for women |
| Scheme Name | Stree Shakti Free Bus Scheme |
| Launch Date | 15th August 2025 |
| Beneficiaries | Girls, women, and transgender persons |
| Proof Needed | Valid domicile identity must be shown |
| Ticket System | Zero-fare ticket given by conductors |
| Allowed Buses | Pallevelugu, Metro, City Ordinary, Express |
| Not Allowed Buses | AC, Deluxe, Super Luxury, Interstate |
| Safety Rules | CCTV in buses, body cameras for staff |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the scheme are:
- Girls, women, and transgender persons having an Andhra Pradesh domicile can apply.
- Free travel under the scheme is allowed only in Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express, and Express category buses within Andhra Pradesh.
- Free travel under the scheme is not permitted in Non-stop, Interstate, Contract Carriage, Chartered, Package Tours, Saptagiri Express, Ultra Deluxe, Super Luxury, Star Liner, or any type of AC buses.
Ineligibility Criteria
The ineligibility rules for the Free Bus Scheme are as follows:
- Girls, women, and transgender people who do not have an Andhra Pradesh domicile cannot get scheme benefits.
- Free bus travel will not be allowed if passengers fail to show valid identity proof.
Salient Features
The salient features of the Free Bus Scheme are as follows:
- The Free Bus Scheme will be launched on 15th August 2025 in Andhra Pradesh, allowing women, girls, and transgender persons with valid ID proof to travel free.
- It will first use existing buses, and later, more buses may be added as needed and in response.
- Zero fare tickets will be issued, and their full cost reimbursed to APSRTC by the government.
- For safety, CCTV in buses and body cameras for women conductors may also be provided.
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Application Process
The application process for the scheme is as follows:
- Step 1: Girls, women, and transgender individuals with Andhra Pradesh domicile can avail free travel benefits under this scheme, but they are required to present valid identity proof for eligibility.
- Step 2: Proof of domicile must be shown to confirm that the person is from Andhra Pradesh because only Andhra Pradesh residents can take benefit.
- Step 3: No money will be collected for tickets because Zero Fare Tickets will be given by the bus conductors during travel.
- Step 4: This free travel will be allowed only in some types of buses like Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express, and Express buses.
- Step 5: Buses such as AC, Deluxe, Super Luxury, Inter-State, Contract, and Non-Stop buses are not included in this scheme, and free travel is not allowed in them.
- Step 6: Free travel is only for journeys inside Andhra Pradesh state and not for traveling outside the state.
- Step 7: No application form has to be filled out or submitted online because the scheme will be managed directly inside the buses by showing documents.
- Step 8: For safety, body cameras will be given to women conductors, and CCTV cameras will be installed in buses.
- Step 9: This scheme will start on 15th August 2025, and after that date, eligible persons can travel for free in the selected buses.
- Step 10: If more buses are needed, the government will buy new buses, and the full cost will be paid by the government to APSRTC.
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FAQs
Who can use the Free Bus Scheme?
All girls, women, and transgender persons holding domicile of Andhra Pradesh will be allowed free travel in specific buses under this scheme, but they must show valid identity proof to conductors during the journey.
When will the scheme start in Andhra Pradesh?
The Stree Shakti Free Bus Scheme will be officially launched on 15th August 2025, and from that date, eligible passengers can travel free in the permitted buses.
Is any application form needed for this scheme?
No application form has to be filled out or submitted, because the scheme will be managed directly inside buses by showing identity proof to conductors for getting zero-fare tickets.
Which buses are covered under the scheme?
The free bus scheme will be valid only in Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, City Ordinary, Metro Express, and Express buses, while deluxe, AC, and other higher services are excluded.
How will the safety of women be ensured?
Safety will be given priority as women conductors may get body-worn cameras, buses may have CCTV cameras installed, and better facilities like water and toilets will be provided at bus stations.