The Andhra Pradesh government announced free travel services for people with disabilities on Wednesday. The government launched ‘Indra Dhanassu’, an initiative to enable accessible travel for persons with disabilities (PwDs). Read on for more information about the scheme.
Andhra Pradesh To Launch Free Bus Travel For PwDs
As per the Indian Express, the Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will provide free bus travel facilities to persons with disabilities. Indra Dhanussu will launch with the aim of strengthening the welfare and social inclusion of PwDs.
As per the Hindu, all eligible PwDs under Section 2 (ZC) of the RPwD Act, 2016, with 40% or more disability will enjoy free bus travel in the state. The facility will be available in Metro Express, Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu and Express services. All escorts accompanying persons with disabilities will also receive a 50% concession. The scheme will be launched by the Chief Minister, N. Chandrababu Naidu, on March 18, 2026.
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All You Need To Know About ‘Indra Dhanassu’
The initiative is all set to enhance accessibility, mobility, and social inclusion for people with disabilities by providing them with easy and convenient public transport services. According to the Hindu, officials stated that the initiative will also help PwDs access education, healthcare, employment and social opportunities more easily.
The scheme is part of the state government’s bigger efforts to ensure inclusive development and respectful public services for persons with disabilities across the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Earlier in 2025, the state launched a free bus scheme for women under the Stree Shakti scheme, which is designed to empower women and promote gender equality. The scheme gave free bus service to all girls, women and transgender persons with state domicile status so they could travel anywhere in the state.
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We think the new initiative by the Andhra Pradesh government will benefit persons with disabilities in multiple ways. This will allow them easy and feasible travel access across the state. Let us know your thoughts about the launch in the comments below.
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