The "YSR Vahana Mitra" Scheme was launched on 1st June 2021.

The "YSR Vahana Mitra" Scheme is managed by the Transport, Roads, and Buildings Department, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

In this scheme, the government provides financial assistance of ₹ 10,000/- per annum.

The amount of financial assistance should be utilized by the Self-owned Auto/Taxi Drivers for Expenditure Towards Insurance, Fitness Certificates, Repairs, and Other Requirements.

Yes, the applicant should "own" and "drive" an Auto rickshaw / Taxi / Maxi Cab to be eligible for this scheme.

The objective of the scheme is to increase income and reduce the expenses of taxi repair by providing financial assistance to financially weak taxi drivers.

The payment will be made to the bank account of the beneficiary, through either Bank Transfer or Aadhar Enabled Payment System (AePS).

The scheme guidelines can be found at this link - https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/NBM/images/GovtSchemesGos/GO%20on%20vahana%20mitra.pdf

The Application Form can be found at this link - 1. Application Form (Telugu): https://www.aptransport.org/images/pdf/ysr-vahana-mitra-telugu-application-in-navasakam.pdf 2. Application Form (English): https://www.aptransport.org/images/pdf/ysr-vahana-mitra-english-application-in-navasakam.pdf

The Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) can be found at this link - https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in/NBM/image/YSR%20Vahanamitra.pdf

The full form of LMV is "Light Motor Vehicle".

The amount of financial assistance provided as a lump sum.

The full form of AePS is Aadhar Enabled Payment System.

The following signatures shall be required - 1. Signature of the Village/Ward Volunteer. 2. Signature of the Panchayat Secretary/Bill Collector. 3. Signature of the MPDO/Municipal Commissioner.

Yes, the reason for rejection is provided to the applicant.

In this scheme, "Family" is defined as Husband, Wife, and minor children.

No, the bank account of the beneficiary can be in any one of the scheduled commercial banks.

No, to be eligible, the applicant/family members should not be income tax payees.

Yes, the eligibility criteria say that the monthly electricity consumption of the family dwelling unit (owned/rented) should be less than 300 units (calculated on the average of 6 months preceding the date of application). You are therefore eligible to apply.

Yes, the ownership and license of different persons in the same white ration card are allowed. However, only one person is eligible for financial assistance in a family consisting of a husband, wife, and minor children on the same white ration card.

If the beneficiary is Father/Mother/Daughter/brother and the driving license is in the name of the major son, the Father/Mother/Daughter/brother who is the registered owner of the vehicle is eligible to get the benefit, though both names are noted in different white ration cards.

The beneficiaries who have driving licenses issued by other states shall apply for a change of address in the concerned RTO Office, concerned based on their place of residence which will be done expeditiously.

The WEA/WDS shall validate the electricity usage data displayed in the system with the concerned beneficiary.