The number of zero tickets issued to women in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) crossed 200 crores. The image is used for representative purposes only.
| Photo Credit: Siddhant Thakur
The number of zero-fare tickets issued to women traveling in Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) buses, under Mahalakshmi Scheme (free bus rides for women) crossed 200 crore. The passengers saved ₹6,700 crore.
Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar said on Tuesday ( July 22 ,2025) that reimbursement for the scheme is paid promptly.
The scheme was launched in December 2023. It is applicable to women, children and transgender persons.
The Minister said that celebrations would be held at 97 depots and 341 bus stations across the State. He congratulated drivers, conductors, shramiks and others at the corporation for the achievement.
Published – July 22, 2025 03:50 pm IST
