Women in A.P. will get free travel in AC buses soon, says Transport Minister
The Andhra Pradesh Transport Minister announced that women will soon be eligible for free travel on the state's upcoming fleet of electric AC buses. The government aims to modernize the APSRTC with digital ticketing and a phased induction of over 5,000 electric vehicles.
Why it matters
This initiative represents a significant shift toward sustainable public infrastructure while simultaneously addressing social welfare and gender-inclusive mobility.
Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has said that women in the State will be allowed to travel free of cost in air-conditioned buses in the days to come.
The article reports on government policy announcements and official statements without injecting editorial opinion.
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