At Yesterday’s Auto Driverala Sevalo Scheme launch, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu announced that along with providing the financial assistance of Rs. 15000 to auto drivers through a direct benefit transfer to 2.9 lakhs beneficiaries including the Cabs and Max-cab operators and set up an auto drivers welfare board too. It is to be noted that this 15000 is higher than Rs.10000 that was provided during Jagan tenure under YSR Vahan Mitra.

The Government is also planning to come up with a new digital app to help auto-rickshaw drivers and passengers. Much like Uber or Ola, this state-run platform will allow commuters to book autos directly from their phones, while helping drivers get more rides without depending on middlemen.

Officials said that more than two lakh registered auto drivers wi

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