Stakeholders want State as a unit, not district, for implementation of free bus ride for women in Andhra Pradesh

It will ensure smoother coordination and reduce the risk of misuse, or logistical bottlenecks, say officials; the Chief Minister will take a final call on the issue, asserts Transport Minister Ramprasad Reddy, adding that the government is in the process of procuring 2,000 new buses to augment the existing fleet and support the anticipated surge in passengers

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