# Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti bus scheme

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/andhra-pradesh-stree-shakti-bus-scheme
> Updated: 2026-10-06T08:15:05.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme in Andhra Pradesh has surpassed 100 crore free bus journeys for women since its launch on August 15, 2025. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reported that approximately 24 lakh women utilize the facility daily, which has reportedly saved women an estimated Rs 3,550 crore in commuting expenses. 

To support the initiative, the state government provides Rs 160 crore per month to the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC). As of August 2026, a total of Rs 2,160 crore has been released to the corporation for the program’s implementation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Andhra Pradesh Stree Shakti scheme reaches 100 crore free bus trips

Andhra Pradesh's ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme has reached 100 crore free bus trips for women, saving them an estimated Rs 3,550 crore in travel costs.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andhra-pradesh-stree-shakti-scheme-reaches-100-crore-free-bus-trips

### 2026-09-21: Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme marks 100 days of free bus travel for women

Kerala's Priyadarshini scheme has completed 100 days, providing 12.62 crore free bus rides to women and transgender individuals, leading to a 43 per cent increase in overall KSRTC ridership.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keralas-priyadarshini-scheme-marks-100-days-of-free-bus-travel-for-women

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