Auto Driver Sevalo pays Rs.15,000 a year to owner-drivers of autos, taxis and maxi cabs in Andhra Pradesh. It is a yearly benefit for drivers who own the vehicle they drive — hired drivers do not qualify, and goods vehicles are not covered. This guide explains who qualifies, which documents you need, how to apply in the annual window, and why a payment sometimes does not arrive.
Key Facts
| Particular | Detail |
|---|---|
| Amount | Rs.15,000 per year |
| Who gets it | Owner-drivers of autos, taxis/motor cabs and maxi cabs |
| Not covered | Goods vehicles; hired drivers |
| Last payment | 4 October 2025 — about 2.9 lakh drivers, about Rs.436 crore |
| How to apply | Grama or Ward Sachivalayam / GSWS-NBM, in the annual window |
| Payment method | DBT to Aadhaar-seeded bank account |
Who Qualifies
- You own the vehicle and drive it yourself — owner-drivers only, not hired drivers.
- The vehicle is an auto rickshaw, a taxi or motor cab, or a maxi cab.
- You hold a valid driving licence for the vehicle class, and the vehicle has a valid registration and permit.
- You are a resident of Andhra Pradesh.
Goods vehicles are excluded. If you drive a goods vehicle, you do not qualify for this scheme — it is for passenger vehicles only.
The scheme is meant for drivers who earn their living from the vehicle. If you own the vehicle but someone else drives it, you do not qualify — the driver has to be the owner. If you drive a vehicle owned by someone else, you do not qualify either.
The last payment was made on 4 October 2025 to about 2.9 lakh drivers, totalling about Rs.436 crore. That payment went to drivers who had applied in the annual window and whose records were in order — the same rules apply to the next payment.
Auto Driver Sevalo: Documents Needed
- Aadhaar card
- Driving licence
- Vehicle registration certificate (RC) in your name
- Vehicle permit and fitness certificate, where applicable
- Bank account passbook — the money is paid by DBT into your Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
Make sure the RC is in your name and the permit and fitness certificate are still valid — the Sachivalayam checks all three when you apply, and an expired permit or a fitness certificate that has lapsed is one of the most common reasons an application is held up.
How to Apply for Auto Driver Sevalo — Step by Step
- Go to your Grama Sachivalayam (in villages) or Ward Sachivalayam (in towns) with the documents above.
- Ask for the Auto Driver Sevalo application form and fill it in, or get help from the Village or Ward volunteer.
- Submit the form with your documents. The Sachivalayam verifies your vehicle ownership, licence and permit.
- Applications are taken in the annual window announced by the government — apply inside the window, not after it closes.
- If approved, Rs.15,000 is credited to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
How to Check Your Auto Driver Sevalo Payment Status
Check your bank account first — the money comes by DBT, so the bank statement or passbook shows the payment as soon as it lands. You can also check the status on the GSWS-NBM portal at https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in, and ask at your Sachivalayam with your Aadhaar number if the payment has not arrived. If the bank shows no payment and the portal shows it was released, the money may have gone to a different seeded account — check the seeding with your bank.
Why a Payment May Not Come
- You applied after the annual window closed.
- The RC is not in your name, or the permit or fitness certificate has expired.
- Your Aadhaar is not seeded to the bank account you want the money in — the DBT goes to the account seeded in the NPCI mapper.
- You drive a goods vehicle, which is excluded.
Most of these problems are fixed before the window opens. Check the RC, the permit and the fitness certificate a month before the window, and check the Aadhaar seeding at the bank — then the application goes through without a hold. If your Aadhaar is not seeded to the right account, fix the seeding at the bank before the next payment cycle — the seeding guide is here: https://unqinformation.com/aadhaar-bank-seeding-npci-mapping-why-your-scheme-money-fails-and-how-to-fix-it/
Auto Driver Sevalo: The Annual Payment Window — When to Apply
Auto Driver Sevalo pays once a year in an annual window announced by the government. Applications are taken only inside the window, and the payment follows after verification. Watch for the dates on the GSWS-NBM portal at https://gsws-nbm.ap.gov.in and at your Sachivalayam.
If you miss the window, you cannot apply until the next one opens. Keep your documents ready before the window opens, so you can apply on the first day. How the Sachivalayam works is explained here: https://unqinformation.com/grama-ward-sachivalayam-services-how-to-apply-for-any-ap-government-scheme/
Auto Driver Sevalo: Why the Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Account Matters
The Auto Driver Sevalo payment of Rs.15,000 is made by Direct Benefit Transfer into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account. That means the money follows your Aadhaar seeding in the NPCI mapper, not the account number you wrote on the form. If your Aadhaar is seeded to an old account, the money goes there — check the seeding on https://uidai.gov.in/ before the window opens.
Seeding is free and is done by the bank, and it takes a day or two to reflect. If the seeding points to the wrong account, get it corrected at the bank and confirm the change before the next payment. The Deepam 2.0 status guide uses the same seeding check: https://unqinformation.com/deepam-2-0-status-check-how-to-know-if-your-free-cylinder-subsidy-was-credited/
Auto Driver Sevalo: What Counts as a Taxi, Maxi Cab or Goods Vehicle
Auto Driver Sevalo covers autos (auto rickshaws), taxis and motor cabs, and maxi cabs — vehicles that carry passengers for hire. A maxi cab is a larger passenger vehicle — it carries more passengers than a taxi, but it is still a passenger vehicle, so it qualifies. The key test is what the vehicle is registered and permitted for: a passenger vehicle with a valid permit qualifies, and a goods vehicle does not.
Keep the permit and fitness certificate valid, because the Sachivalayam checks them when you apply. An expired permit is treated the same as no permit — the application is held until the permit is renewed.
Goods vehicles are excluded. If you drive a goods vehicle — a vehicle that carries goods, not passengers — you do not qualify, even if you own it and drive it yourself. The state’s schemes and services are listed on https://www.ap.gov.in/
Read also: Deepam 2.0 Scheme — the same GSWS-NBM portal is used to check Deepam 2.0 subsidy status. · Aadhaar Bank Seeding
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Auto Driver Sevalo pay?
Rs.15,000 a year, paid by DBT into the Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
I am a hired driver, not the owner. Do I qualify?
No. The scheme is for owner-drivers — the vehicle must be registered in your name.
Do goods vehicle drivers get it?
No. Goods vehicles are excluded. Only autos, taxis/motor cabs and maxi cabs are covered.
When is the next payment?
Payments are made once a year in an announced window. The last payment was on 4 October 2025. Ask at your Sachivalayam or check the GSWS-NBM portal for the next window.
Conclusion
Auto Driver Sevalo gives Rs.15,000 a year to owner-drivers of autos, taxis and maxi cabs in Andhra Pradesh. Keep your licence, RC, permit and fitness certificate valid, keep your Aadhaar seeded to the account you use, and apply inside the annual window — then the payment reaches you without a hold. If your payment did not come, check the bank account first, then the seeding, then the Sachivalayam — in that order.
Last updated: November 2026