Naidu oversees readiness of Stree Shakti scheme implementation
N Chandrababu Naidu
asked the officials of
Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation
(APSRTC) to make all arrangements ahead of the scheme's launch and to be prepared to mitigate any issues that may arise.
Naidu held a review with officials on Tuesday to assess the scheme's preparedness and directed them to prepare a comprehensive plan for auto drivers by linking all existing state and central government schemes to minimize the impact on them.
Naidu requested the officials to prepare a traffic management plan, scale up capacity according to demand, and prioritise passenger safety. He instructed that passengers be treated politely and asked the officials to collect feedback regularly to improve services.
The chief minister further directed that all e-POS machines must be mandatorily enabled with GPS and real-time monitoring. Any issues, such as bus breakdowns, should be addressed immediately. He also emphasised maintaining the highest level of cleanliness in bus stations, along with providing all basic amenities such as RO drinking water, clean toilets, fans, and seating facilities.
As additional bus services will be operated to meet increased demand, officials informed Naidu that measures have been taken to prevent breakdowns. Women will be able to travel across the state on Palle Velugu, Ultra Palle Velugu, City Ordinary, Express, and Metro Express buses. The software in e-POS machines will be updated by Aug 14 to issue zero-fare tickets. Staff training for the same is complete. The chief minister will formally launch the Stree Shakti scheme on the afternoon of Aug 15 at Pandit Nehru Bus Station, Vijayawada.
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