Telangana: Women get free rides on 65 new electric buses via Mahalaxmi scheme.

• Telangana's Mahalakshmi scheme now allows women free travel on 65 new electric buses launched in Hyderabad.
• The scheme has facilitated 251 crore free bus travels for women in two years, saving them Rs. 8,459 crore.
• The government compensates RTC for free travel, boosting the corporation's occupancy and profits.
• Telangana aims to expand its electric bus fleet, with over 2,000 planned for Hyderabad, promoting green mobility and reducing pollution.
• Future plans include smart cards for women for seamless free travel, potentially by 2026.

Why It Matters: Free electric bus travel empowers Telangana women and promotes green mobility.