Vijayawada, Oct 4 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday launched the ‘Auto Driverla Sevalo’ scheme here, providing Rs 15,000 annually to over 2.9 lakh eligible autorickshaw, cab and maxi cab drivers.

The scheme aims to support drivers whose livelihoods have been affected by the ‘Stree Shakti’ initiative, which provides free bus travel for women in select APSRTC services. For 2025–26, the state government will disburse Rs 436 crore directly into the accounts of beneficiaries.

Naidu formally launched the scheme at Singh Nagar in Vijayawada in the presence of beneficiaries and officials. Addressing the gathering, he said, “If any of you do not receive this (scheme), report it to us and we will take the responsibility for everybody to get the money." Calling the

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