The Chief Minister Mr. Jagan Mohan Reddy has launched the YSR Vahan Mitra scheme on 4 June 2020 for the beneficiaries like auto drivers and cab drivers. Under the AP Auto Driver Scheme owners of auto-rickshaw drivers, and taxi maxi cab drivers will be provided with a monetary benefit of Rs. 10,000. This scheme was launched last year for these beneficiaries and it was quite successful but after the lockdown, it has been relaunched now to achieve success like before. In this article today we will share with you all the important information related to YSR Vahana Mitra 2023 eligibility criteria, the documents required, and the Application Procedure to apply for this Scheme
About YSR Vahana Mitra
The concerned authorities of Andhra Pradesh have relaunched the second phase of the scheme. According to this scheme, the auto driver taxi driver will get 10000 rupees per annum to cover the repair work, fitness of the auto-rickshaw, and additional expenses also. The benefit will be given through bank accounts to the entire auto cab drivers who are registered under YSR Vahana Mitra. Those who want to apply for this scheme can make their registration by visiting their official website
Third Phase Of YSR Vahana Mitra
The financial assistance under the third phase of YSR Vahana Mitra will be released by the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday 15th June 2021. The assistance of Rs. 10,000 will be credited into the bank account of around 2,48,468 beneficiaries. The government has allotted Rs. 248.47 crores for the successful implementation of the third phase. As we all know that the financial assistance under YSR Vahana Mitra has been provided to the drivers who have their own auto taxi and Maxi cabs to overcome the expenses of their vehicles. By keeping this in mind the state government has decided to extend a helping hand to the drivers of the state.
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AP Auto Driver Scheme Phase 2 Installment
Under the YSR Vahana Mitra scheme, the government has provided 10000 rupees to around 2,363,43 Beneficiaries in the first year. And the second phase of this scheme the beneficiaries have increased to around 2,73,4076. Still many of the auto drivers have not applied for this scheme so the Government of Andhra Pradesh has extended the application date to 4 July 2015. And around 11,501 beneficiaries have been added with this extension. On 9th November 2020, the Government of Andhra Pradesh distributed rupees 10000 into the bank account of those 11,501 beneficiaries. And the total number of financial assistance that has been given to the beneficiaries under this scheme is around Rs. 510 crore
YSR Vahana Mitra Highlights
| Name of the scheme | YSR Vahana Mitra 2023 |
| Launched by | CM YS Jaganmohan Reddy |
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Launched for | Self-owned Taxi, Auto, Maxi Cab driver |
| Department | Transport department |
| Launched on | 4 June 2020 |
| Objective | To provide financial assistance for the repairing of auto |
| Benefits | Auto and Cab drivers will be able to meet their recurring expenses |
| Budget | Rs. 400 crores |
| Financial assistance | Rs. 10,000 per annum |
| Mode of Application | Online |
Objective Of YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme
As we all know there are many auto and Cab drivers who belong to the economically weaker section. and due to their financial condition, they are not able to meet the recurring expenses of their autos and cabs. By keeping this in mind the CM of Andhra Pradesh YS Jaganmohan Reddy has relaunched the second phase of the YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme. Under the Ap Auto Driver scheme the monetary help of Rs. 10,000 per annum will be provided to the auto drivers so that they will be able to meet their expenses of repairing, Insurance, etc.
YSR Vahana Mitra Latest Update
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has provided upliftment to the drivers of the state. The government has declared the second period of Vahana Mitra for the drivers who are jobless and don’t have any money during the lockdown. The plan is relevant to the proprietor come drivers who have their own vehicles and work independently. All the interested drivers who want to apply under this scheme will have to do it before May 26 through the ward and village secretariat.
Number Of Payment Under YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme
Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday 4 June distributed the yearly portion of this scheme. As we told you before the beneficiaries will be awarded the monetary benefit of rupees 10,000 per annum. and this amount has been distributed for four months as auto drivers had no opportunity of pay during the previous month of lockdown. Approximately Rs. 262.49 crore have been distributed to around 2,62,493 beneficiaries by the Chief Minister.
AP Auto Driver Scheme Statics
- Rs. 262.49 have been distributed on the scheme this year.
- 2,62,495 beneficiaries have been awarded under this scheme
- 37,754 new beneficiaries have been included.
- 25,859 new applications have been received
- 11,595 were transferred applications under this scheme
Implementation of YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme
The implementation of YSR Vahana Mitra has been moving very smoothly as it was according to the financial and educational level of the beneficiaries. The drivers can easily make their application at the E-service m e-service CSC MD and municipal commissioner workplaces. As it is said that the scheme has been relaunch on 4 June 2020 and the beneficiaries who have applied don’t need to re-apply now.
Important Dates
| Procedure | Important dates |
| First date to apply | Updated Soon |
| Last date to apply | Updated Soon |
Eligibility Criteria To Apply For This Scheme
- An applicant should be e above the age of 18 years.
- An applicant must be a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh.
- the name of the applicant should be mentioned in white ration card and meeseva integrated certificate
- An applicant must belong to the below poverty line.
- An applicant must be an auto rickshaw driver or taxi driver or cab driver
Important Documents
- Aadhar card
- Driving licence
- BPL or White Ration Card
- Vehicle papers with the proof of owner
- Income certificate
- Bank account passbook
Apply For YSR Vahana Mitra Scheme
- First, you have to visit the Official Website of the Andhra Pradesh Transport Department.
- The home page will appear on your screen.
- On the homepage, click on the online application form for financial assistance to owner cum driver w.r.t auto/taxi/cab vehicle
- A new web page will appear on your screen.
- Here click on the Online Application Section
- The application form will be displayed on your screen.
- Fill in all the details required in the form.
- Click on the preview option to recheck the form
- After rechecking, click on the Submit button.
- The application ID and the other information will appear in front of you.
- Now you can take the print out for future reference.
Search Application Status
- First, visit the Official Website
- The home page will appear on your screen
- On the homepage, look under the section of the notice board.
- Now click on Online Application Form For Financial Assistance To Owner Come Driver w.r.t auto/ taxi/ cab vehicles
- A new page will appear in front of you.
- Here, you have to click on the Application Status link.
- A new web page will appear in front of you.
- Fill the details such as Aadhaar number and Applicant ID
- Now click on the Submit button.
- The application status will appear in front of you.
Download Vahan Mitra Receipt
- First, visit the Official Website
- The home page will appear in front of you
- On the home page, look under the section of the notice board.
- Now click on the Online Application For Financial Assistance To Owner Cum Driver w.r.t Auto Taxi Cab Vehicle.
- A new web page will appear in front of you.
- Here, click on the Download Receipt option
- Enter your Application ID and Aadhar Number.
- Then click on the Submit button.
- The receipt will be downloaded in PDF format.
- Now you can take a print out of a receipt
Process To Search Beneficiary List
- First, visit the Official Website.
- The home page will appear on your screen.
- On the homepage, look under the section of the notice board.
- Now click on Online Application For Financial Assistance To Owner Cum Driver w.r.t Auto Rickshaw Cab Vehicle
- New web page will appear in front of
- Now click on the Beneficiary List option.
- The list will be downloaded in PDF form.
- Take the printout of this list for the future reference.
Process To Apply For Vahana Mitra Offline
- First of all, you have to visit the Official Website.
- The home page will appear in front of you.
- On the homepage, look under the section of Downloads
- The list of options will appear in front of you.
- Here, you have to click on the option of Download under YSR Vahana Mitra Proforma.
- The application form will appear in front of you.
- You have to download the application form and take a printout of it.
- Now fill in the required details asked in the form such as Name, BPL/White Ration Card Number, Details Of Family Member, Aadhar Number, Mobile Number, Present Address, Caste, Bank Details, Vehicle Details, and Driving License Details
- After filling the form attached all the important documents.
- Now Submit the application form to the village or voluntary or village secretaries before the last date
Statistics Of The Scheme
| Registered Application | 239957 |
| Total Verified Application | 239957 |
| Total Approved Application | 236356 |
| Total Scanned Application | 236344 |
| Total Released | 2,36,335 |