Here is detail on Bus Concession introduce by the state government of Andhra Pradesh for the benefit of people with disabilities.
Bus Concession – Andhra Pradesh
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Scheme
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Bus Concession |
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Incentive
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Persons with disability are entitled to free bus journey in the city and in the suburban buses with escorts. In case of services operating in rural areas, these persons with disabilities are allowed 50 % concession in normal fares. Escorts to person with visual impairment and mental retardation are allowed when accompanying them. These escorts are charged a nominal fee of Rs.5/- per head per month for travel by city buses and at 50 % concession by mofussil buses. |
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Eligibility
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100% disability , The eligibility is only for unemployed person with vision impairment, they should not be in receipt of conveyance allowance by any other source and be a Resident of Andhra Pradesh |
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Documents required
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Disability certificate, Resident proof, Passport size photo |
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Procedure
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Applicant can directly approach to the Andhra Pradesh State Road transport corporation (APSTRC) to avail the Bus pass after applying in a prescribed format along with required documents. |
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Nodal agency
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Social Welfare Department (Directorate of Disability Empowerment) |
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Website |
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