Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday (October 4) launched the ‘Auto Driverla Sevalo’ scheme in Vijayawada, offering an annual financial assistance of Rs 15,000 to more than 2.9 lakh eligible autorickshaw, cab, and maxi cab drivers.

The initiative aims to support drivers whose earnings have been impacted by the 'Stree Shakti' scheme, which provides free bus travel for women on select APSRTC routes.

For 2025–26, the state government has allocated Rs 436 crore to be credited directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.

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'Auto Driverla Sevalo' scheme launched

Naidu formally launched the scheme at Singh Nagar in Vijayawada, in the presence of beneficiaries, officials, and pol

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