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AP CM Naidu Rides APSRTC Bus to Celebrate Stree Shakti Scheme's First Anniversary
✍️ ET Infra
🗓 16 Aug 2026, 06:48 PM
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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. K. Naidu boarded an APSRTC bus on Tuesday to commemorate the first anniversary of the state’s Stree Shakti free bus scheme, which offers women free rides across the state.
The Stree Shakti free bus scheme, launched a year ago, provides women with complimentary rides on APSRTC buses across Andhra Pradesh. On Tuesday, Chief Minister N. K. Naidu boarded one of the buses to mark the scheme’s first anniversary.
The CM’s journey began from the state capital, where he joined a convoy of buses that were specially marked for the occasion. Passengers were greeted by a brief announcement highlighting the scheme’s impact on women’s mobility.
While the CM did not deliver a formal speech, his presence underscored the government’s commitment to promoting gender‑inclusive public transport. The event was covered by local media and social media feeds, with many commuters sharing photos of the CM on the bus.
The first anniversary of the Stree Shakti scheme is seen as a milestone for the state’s efforts to improve safety and accessibility for women, with the government planning to expand the program further in the coming years.
The CM’s journey began from the state capital, where he joined a convoy of buses that were specially marked for the occasion. Passengers were greeted by a brief announcement highlighting the scheme’s impact on women’s mobility.
While the CM did not deliver a formal speech, his presence underscored the government’s commitment to promoting gender‑inclusive public transport. The event was covered by local media and social media feeds, with many commuters sharing photos of the CM on the bus.
The first anniversary of the Stree Shakti scheme is seen as a milestone for the state’s efforts to improve safety and accessibility for women, with the government planning to expand the program further in the coming years.