In a significant initiative to support auto drivers, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, alongside actor Pawan Kalyan, unveiled the ‘Auto Driver Sevalo’ Scheme in Vijayawada. The event saw the leaders arriving in different auto rickshaws, drawing attention and admiration as they made their way to the venue through Singhnagar via Prakasam Barrage.
During their journey, they interacted with the families of auto drivers, listening to their concerns and challenges. As part of the newly introduced scheme, the Andhra Pradesh government will deposit Rs 15,000 into the accounts of eligible auto drivers. A substantial allocation of Rs 435 crore has been designated for this initiative, aimed at benefiting approximately 290,234 eligible individuals across the state.
The scheme is designed not only for auto drivers but also extends to taxi and maxi cab drivers, who will receive the same financial support of Rs 15,000 each year.
At the launch, CM Naidu announced plans for the establishment of a welfare board dedicated to auto drivers, alongside the development of a special app to enable them to access technological benefits and improve their livelihoods.
