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An auto bandh called by the Informal Labourers and Workers Federation (ILWF) Drivers Bandh Association disrupted life across Hyderabad, with groups of auto-rickshaw drivers stopping vehicles and forcing passengers to alight.

The depot managers have already been directed to take up necessary measures in this regard. Nearly 2000 buses from AC to electric buses are scheduled to be introduced this year in a phased manner.

In many recent instances, students and women were seen risking their lives to board a bus, as most of them are overcrowded, thanks to the implementation of ‘Maha Lakshmi’ scheme which has led to a surge in passenger traffic

As for the mode of payment, the State government will transfer the required subsidy amount in advance to the oil marketing companies (OMC) on monthly basis.

The amount has been allocated for implementation of LPG subsidy under Maha Lakshmi scheme

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy flagged-off 100 new buses, including Express, Super Luxury and Palle Velugu from Dr BR Ambedkar Statue in Hyderabad on Saturday

With the State government yet to issue guidelines for the scheme, which is a component of the Maha Lakshmi scheme, misconceptions too are galore among the people.

With rising passenger traffic, especially after the launch of free travel for women under the ‘Maha Lakshmi’ scheme and upcoming proposals to further expand the fleet, senior RTC officials have indicated that recruiting to strengthen the exiting services will be taken up.

The scheme was currently successfully being implemented across 7,200 buses in the fleet.

Officials say there is decrease in seat Occupancy Ratio in these buses

Some of the women, who used to travel in private vehicles at the time of festivals, had chosen RTC buses this time around in the wake of the free traveling facility

The Minister, who met the association members at secretariat, said his government was determined to continue the Maha Lakshmi scheme for women and urged the hire bus owners to cooperate with the government .

The unsavoury episode began unfolding on a Secunderabad-Dubbak RTC bus at Venkatraopet village in Thoguta mandal.

Initiatives include Gruha Jyothi, Rythu Barosa, and housing for the homeless, highlighting the government's commitment to social development.

Transport Minister participated in various programmes in Manakondur constituency

TSRTC urges female travelers to provide original identification cards for 'Maha Lakshmi' free travel.

The passenger's photograph and address should be clearly visible in the identity card.

The RTC is considering different options, including introducing reservations for men in buses, allotment of seats for elderly and students, and special buses for men, if possible.

RTC officials explained that an average of 27 lakh women were traveling under the Maha Lakshmi scheme and zero tickets worth around Rs 10 crore were being issued every day

Another significant concern is related to insurance coverage