Andhra Pradesh government has approved the decision to provide free bus travel for disabled people in RTC buses, Tv9 Telugu reported.
It was approved in a cabinet meeting held in Amaravati under the chairmanship of AP Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday. The decision comes after the coalition government made bus travel free for women in RTC buses through Stree Shakti scheme in 2025.
Which buses are applicable for free travel?
The government has said that free bus scheme will be applicable to disabled persons with 40 percent or more disability and they can travel for free in Pallevelugu, Ultra Pallevelugu, Metro Express and Express buses. Currently, disabled people can avail 50 percent discount on their ticket in RTC buses.
However, 50 percent discount will continue on non-stop, Interstate, Saptagiri Express and Ultra Deluxe buses where free bus travel is not applicable.
A zero ticket will be issued after checking the certificates of disabled persons, under the scheme named ‘Indhradanusu’.
Other key decisions:
Other key cabinet decisions include name change for Department of Environment, Forest, Science and Technology to Department of Forestry.
Approval of AP Motor Vehicle Taxes Amendment Bill-2026, Approval of delimitation of Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary, Establishment of new Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. Approval for tourism projects in Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Sathyasai, Chirala, Rajahmundry, Kakinada districts. Approval for Solar, hydro, hybrid projects.
Approval for Rs.2,387 crore semi-conductor project in Visakhapatnam and a decision to distribute NTR Bharosa pensions on February 28.