Auto-rickshaws parked near Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) in Vijayawada
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The Andhra Pradesh government will extend a financial support of ₹15,000 for the year 2024-25 to auto drivers in the state on October 1, 2025.
Chief Minister N Chandrababu has announced the support under the ‘Vahana Mitra Scheme’ after auto drivers requested for aid after the roll out of free travel for women in State-run RTC Buses on August 15 as it would affect their livelihood.
The State Government has Sunday released guidelines for providing the support the applications for which will have to be submitted by the auto drivers in the village/ward secretariats from September 17, 2025.
The drivers should apply along with the AP registration certificate of their auto rickshaw, Aadhr Card, valid driving license.
The applicants should belong to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) families without any member in the family in government service with salary or pension. The average electricity consumption for the last 12 months should not cross 300 units per month.
The applicants should apply online before September 1 and ₹15,000 will be credited to their account on October 1 after verification, according to the guidelines.
Published on September 14, 2025