Stree Shakti is a accountability, not a burden, says Transport Minister Ramprasad

Transport Minister M. Ramprasad on Wednesday stated 750 new electrical buses could be added within the fleet of the AP State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) quickly.

Addressing the media at RTC House, the Minister stated over the following 4 years, 2,500 electrical buses could be launched, whereas there was additionally a proposal to covert Palle Velugu (Rural) buses into AC providers within the subsequent two years.

Mr. Ramprasad stated ‘Stree Shakti’ was a “accountability, not a burden,” and knowledgeable that besides Tirumala, free journey for girls would apply on all ghat roads. He additionally assured that the inter-State border-related operational points could be addressed inside per week.

The Minister acknowledged studies of scarcity of conductors and stated steps had been being taken to handle the problem on the earliest potential time. He clarified that no complaints had been obtained about males dealing with inconvenience because of implementation of ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme.

He stated going forward, the federal government had plans to challenge sensible playing cards to ladies that might give distinctive identification to the beneficiaries of the free bus journey scheme.

Highlighting the dimensions of implementation, he revealed that about 65 lakh ladies had availed of free bus journey inside six days of the scheme’s launch, costing the federal government almost ₹25 crore, which had already been reimbursed to the APSRTC.

Addressing earlier criticism about restrictions on ghat highway routes, he stated these points had been resolved inside hours.

APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana, Vice-Chairman and Managing Director Ch. Dwaraka Tirumala Rao, Vijayawada Zonal Chairman Appala Naidu Reddy, senior Executive Directors and different prime officers had been current.

Earlier, the Minister held a evaluate assembly to take inventory of the scenario. He sought particulars from the officers in regards to the steps being taken for the scheme’s efficient implementation and directed them to make sure that ladies commuters throughout the State didn’t face any inconvenience. Mr. Ramprasad expressed satisfaction that the scheme was working efficiently with the cooperation of the APSRTC.

The Minister additionally enquired about public suggestions and responses reported within the media. He instructed officers to make sure there was no scarcity of buses and to enhance services at bus stations for the comfort of ladies passengers.