Key Takeaways
- The Maha Lakshmi Scheme provides free bus travel to women across the state of Telangana.
- The scheme has been widely adopted, with many women using it to save money and travel freely.
- The Telangana Transport Minister’s RTC bus ride highlights the success of the Maha Lakshmi Scheme and its benefits for women.
Hyderabad: Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar travelled by RTC bus from Duddeda Toll Gate to the Siddipet Collectorate in Karimnagar on Wednesday, receiving a warm response from fellow passengers during the journey.
The Minister met with commuters, including women, to discuss their travel experiences. He was pleased with the Maha Lakshmi scheme, which offers free bus travel to women, and noted its widespread use across the state.
He emphasised that a significant portion of the passengers on express buses from the Karimnagar depot are women and that the scheme is proving beneficial to them.
Minister Prabhakar stated that the state government is paying Rs 330 crores every month to the RTC to support the scheme and ensure quality public transport. He remarked that the previous government had weakened the RTC, but under the current administration, it has been revitalised.
He also pointed out that new buses have been purchased and that Telangana RTC is now setting an example for other states.
Many women passengers expressed their happiness, saying the scheme is helping them save money and allowing them to travel freely across the state.
The Minister also interacted with students, encouraging them to focus on their studies, and spoke with RTC drivers and conductors to understand their concerns.
Referring to a meeting held with JAC leaders the previous day, he reiterated the government’s commitment to resolving RTC-related issues.
He thanked the RTC employees for stepping back from their strike plans and ensuring that passengers did not face any inconvenience.
