‘Stree Shakti’ is a responsibility, not a burden, says Transport Minister Ramprasad

Transportation Minister M. Ramprasad said that 750 new electric buses will be added to the fleet of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) on Wednesday.

The Minister addressed the media in RTC House, said that 2,500 electric buses will be introduced for the next four years, and that Palle Velugu (rural) buses are suggested to hide AC services in the next two years.

Mr. Ramprasad said that it was’ Stree Shaktı ” not a burden, not a responsibility, and reported that free travel for women except the Tyumala would apply to all Ghat ways. In addition, he made sure that operational problems related to the border between states would be handled within a week.

The Minister acknowledged that the conductive shortage and the steps were taken to address the issue as soon as possible. ‘Stee Shakti’ plan because of the implementation of the discomfort about men who have not received any complaints.

Authorized, the government is planning to publish smart cards that will give unique identity to the beneficiaries of the free bus travel program.

Emphasizing the application scale, approximately 65 lakh women benefit from the free bus trip within six days after the launch of the plan and the cost of approximately 25 Crore returned to APSRTC.

Ghat said that these problems were resolved within a few hours.

APSRTC President Konakalla Narayana, Vice President and General Manager Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, Vijayawada Zonal President Appala Naidu Redy, senior executives and other senior officials were present.

Previously, the minister held a review meeting to stock the situation. The authority sought details about the steps taken for the effective implementation of the plan and led them to ensure that female vehicles in the state do not encounter any discomfort. Mr. Ramprasad expressed his satisfaction that the plan successfully worked with APSRTC.

The Minister also gave information about public feedback and answers reported in the media. He instructed the authorities to ensure that female passengers can improve the facilities at bus stations for the convenience of women passengers.